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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.70, 4,132.64 and 905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.70, 4,132.64 and 905.74 is: 1,358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.70 : 4,132.64 = 905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.70/4,132.64 = 905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.70x = 4,132.64 × 905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.70x = 3,743,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,097.35/2,754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.80

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