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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.78, 4,131.30 and 905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.78, 4,131.30 and 905.46 is: 1,357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.78 : 4,131.30 = 905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.78/4,131.30 = 905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.78x = 4,131.30 × 905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.78x = 3,740,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,730.40/2,754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.90

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