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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.44, 4,131.92 and 905.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.44, 4,131.92 and 905.57 is: 1,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.44 : 4,131.92 = 905.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.44/4,131.92 = 905.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.44x = 4,131.92 × 905.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.44x = 3,741,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,717.61/2,754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.43

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