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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.91, 4,134.86 and 1,255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.91, 4,134.86 and 1,255.58 is: 1,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.91 : 4,134.86 = 1,255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.91/4,134.86 = 1,255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.91x = 4,134.86 × 1,255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.91x = 5,191,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,620.57/2,756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.13

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