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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.98, 4,130.92 and 905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.98, 4,130.92 and 905.60 is: 1,357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.98 : 4,130.92 = 905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.98/4,130.92 = 905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.98x = 4,130.92 × 905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.98x = 3,740,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,956.62/2,754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.89

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