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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.85, 4,131.41 and 905.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.85, 4,131.41 and 905.54 is: 1,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.85 : 4,131.41 = 905.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.85/4,131.41 = 905.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.85x = 4,131.41 × 905.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.85x = 3,741,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,131.83/2,754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.02

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