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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.94, 4,129.67 and 904.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.94, 4,129.67 and 904.06 is: 1,356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.94 : 4,129.67 = 904.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.94/4,129.67 = 904.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.94x = 4,129.67 × 904.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.94x = 3,733,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,471.80/2,752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.18

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