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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.27, 4,131 and 905.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.27, 4,131 and 905.31 is: 1,357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.27 : 4,131 = 905.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.27/4,131 = 905.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.27x = 4,131 × 905.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.27x = 3,739,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,835.61/2,754.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.83

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