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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.80, 4,131.04 and 905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.80, 4,131.04 and 905.12 is: 1,357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.80 : 4,131.04 = 905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.80/4,131.04 = 905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.80x = 4,131.04 × 905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.80x = 3,739,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,086.92/2,753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.79

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