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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.82, 4,129.84 and 904.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.82, 4,129.84 and 904.56 is: 1,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.82 : 4,129.84 = 904.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.82/4,129.84 = 904.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.82x = 4,129.84 × 904.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.82x = 3,735,688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,688.07/2,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.55

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