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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.67, 4,136.47 and 677.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.67, 4,136.47 and 677.70 is: 1,016.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.67 : 4,136.47 = 677.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.67/4,136.47 = 677.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.67x = 4,136.47 × 677.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.67x = 2,803,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,284.02/2,757.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.54

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