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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.03, 4,135.55 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.03, 4,135.55 and 677.04 is: 1,015.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.03 : 4,135.55 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.03/4,135.55 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.03x = 4,135.55 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.03x = 2,799,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,932.77/2,757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.56

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