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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.44, 4,136.16 and 705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.44, 4,136.16 and 705.44 is: 1,058.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.44 : 4,136.16 = 705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.44/4,136.16 = 705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.44x = 4,136.16 × 705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.44x = 2,917,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,812.71/2,757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.16

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