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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.03, 4,132.53 and 906.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.03, 4,132.53 and 906.13 is: 1,359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.03 : 4,132.53 = 906.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.03/4,132.53 = 906.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.03x = 4,132.53 × 906.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.03x = 3,744,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,609.41/2,755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.19

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