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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.93, 4,131.25 and 905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.93, 4,131.25 and 905.24 is: 1,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.93 : 4,131.25 = 905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.93/4,131.25 = 905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.93x = 4,131.25 × 905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.93x = 3,739,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,780.82/2,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.98

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