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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.65, 4,131.09 and 905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.65, 4,131.09 and 905.34 is: 1,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.65 : 4,131.09 = 905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.65/4,131.09 = 905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.65x = 4,131.09 × 905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.65x = 3,740,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,020.37/2,754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.71

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