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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.25, 4,130.52 and 905.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.25, 4,130.52 and 905.87 is: 1,358.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.25 : 4,130.52 = 905.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.25/4,130.52 = 905.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.25x = 4,130.52 × 905.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.25x = 3,741,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,693.50/2,755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.03

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