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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.66, 4,128.65 and 904.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.66, 4,128.65 and 904.11 is: 1,355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.66 : 4,128.65 = 904.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.66/4,128.65 = 904.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.66x = 4,128.65 × 904.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.66x = 3,732,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,749.23/2,753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.56

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