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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.60, 4,132.30 and 905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.60, 4,132.30 and 905.40 is: 1,358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.60 : 4,132.30 = 905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.60/4,132.30 = 905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.60x = 4,132.30 × 905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.60x = 3,741,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,384.42/2,754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.23

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