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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.93, 4,135.34 and 676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.93, 4,135.34 and 676.94 is: 1,015.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.93 : 4,135.34 = 676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.93/4,135.34 = 676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.93x = 4,135.34 × 676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.93x = 2,799,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,353.00/2,756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.39

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