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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.02, 4,135.46 and 677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.02, 4,135.46 and 677.01 is: 1,015.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.02 : 4,135.46 = 677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.02/4,135.46 = 677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.02x = 4,135.46 × 677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.02x = 2,799,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,725.40/2,757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.49

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