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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.08, 4,135.46 and 705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.08, 4,135.46 and 705.08 is: 1,057.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.08 : 4,135.46 = 705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.08/4,135.46 = 705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.08x = 4,135.46 × 705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.08x = 2,915,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,830.14/2,757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.58

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