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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.38, 4,130.33 and 904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.38, 4,130.33 and 904.50 is: 1,356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.38 : 4,130.33 = 904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.38/4,130.33 = 904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.38x = 4,130.33 × 904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.38x = 3,735,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,883.49/2,753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.84

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