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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759, 4,135.76 and 1,295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759, 4,135.76 and 1,295.56 is: 1,942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759 : 4,135.76 = 1,295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759/4,135.76 = 1,295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759x = 4,135.76 × 1,295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759x = 5,358,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358,098.07/2,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.04

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