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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.13, 4,131.46 and 905.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.13, 4,131.46 and 905.25 is: 1,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.13 : 4,131.46 = 905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.13/4,131.46 = 905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.13x = 4,131.46 × 905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.13x = 3,740,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,004.17/2,754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.96

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