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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.78, 4,136.67 and 677.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.78, 4,136.67 and 677.79 is: 1,016.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.78 : 4,136.67 = 677.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.78/4,136.67 = 677.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.78x = 4,136.67 × 677.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.78x = 2,803,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,793.56/2,757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.69

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