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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.84, 4,132.41 and 905.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.84, 4,132.41 and 905.61 is: 1,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.84 : 4,132.41 = 905.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.84/4,132.41 = 905.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.84x = 4,132.41 × 905.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.84x = 3,742,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,351.82/2,754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.46

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