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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.15, 4,128.34 and 904.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.15, 4,128.34 and 904.79 is: 1,356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.15 : 4,128.34 = 904.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.15/4,128.34 = 904.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.15x = 4,128.34 × 904.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.15x = 3,735,280.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,280.75/2,754.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.24

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