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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.16, 4,128.34 and 904.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.16, 4,128.34 and 904.78 is: 1,356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.16 : 4,128.34 = 904.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.16/4,128.34 = 904.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.16x = 4,128.34 × 904.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.16x = 3,735,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,239.47/2,754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.22

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