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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.19, 4,130.47 and 904.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.19, 4,130.47 and 904.86 is: 1,357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.19 : 4,130.47 = 904.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.19/4,130.47 = 904.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.19x = 4,130.47 × 904.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.19x = 3,737,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,497.08/2,754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.02

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