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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.25, 4,135.81 and 677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.25, 4,135.81 and 677.24 is: 1,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.25 : 4,135.81 = 677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.25/4,135.81 = 677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.25x = 4,135.81 × 677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.25x = 2,800,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,935.96/2,757.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.84

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