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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.33, 4,130.58 and 905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.33, 4,130.58 and 905.04 is: 1,357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.33 : 4,130.58 = 905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.33/4,130.58 = 905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.33x = 4,130.58 × 905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.33x = 3,738,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,340.12/2,754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.26

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