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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.43, 4,130.58 and 904.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.43, 4,130.58 and 904.13 is: 1,356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.43 : 4,130.58 = 904.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.43/4,130.58 = 904.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.43x = 4,130.58 × 904.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.43x = 3,734,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,560.64/2,753.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.33

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