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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.40, 4,130.10 and 904.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.40, 4,130.10 and 904.07 is: 1,356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.40 : 4,130.10 = 904.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.40/4,130.10 = 904.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.40x = 4,130.10 × 904.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.40x = 3,733,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,909.83/2,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.11

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