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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.50, 4,137.75 and 706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.50, 4,137.75 and 706.50 is: 1,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.50 : 4,137.75 = 706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.50/4,137.75 = 706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.50x = 4,137.75 × 706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.50x = 2,923,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,320.38/2,758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.75

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