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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.55, 4,145.39 and 711.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.55, 4,145.39 and 711.55 is: 1,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.55 : 4,145.39 = 711.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.55/4,145.39 = 711.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.55x = 4,145.39 × 711.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.55x = 2,949,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,652.25/2,763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.34

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