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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.20, 4,131.30 and 905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.20, 4,131.30 and 905.60 is: 1,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.20 : 4,131.30 = 905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.20/4,131.30 = 905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.20x = 4,131.30 × 905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.20x = 3,741,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,305.28/2,754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.40

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