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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758, 4,137 and 706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758, 4,137 and 706 is: 1,059

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758 : 4,137 = 706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758/4,137 = 706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758x = 4,137 × 706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758x = 2,920,722
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,722/2,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059

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