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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.58, 4,132.13 and 904.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.58, 4,132.13 and 904.94 is: 1,357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.58 : 4,132.13 = 904.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.58/4,132.13 = 904.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.58x = 4,132.13 × 904.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.58x = 3,739,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,331.98/2,754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.50

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