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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.94, 4,131.17 and 905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.94, 4,131.17 and 905.06 is: 1,357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.94 : 4,131.17 = 905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.94/4,131.17 = 905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.94x = 4,131.17 × 905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.94x = 3,738,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,956.72/2,753.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.68

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