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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.87, 4,130.26 and 905.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.87, 4,130.26 and 905.18 is: 1,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.87 : 4,130.26 = 905.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.87/4,130.26 = 905.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.87x = 4,130.26 × 905.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.87x = 3,738,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,628.75/2,753.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.59

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