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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.78, 4,130.33 and 905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.78, 4,130.33 and 905.24 is: 1,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.78 : 4,130.33 = 905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.78/4,130.33 = 905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.78x = 4,130.33 × 905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.78x = 3,738,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,921.54/2,754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.25

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