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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.28, 4,132.04 and 905.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.28, 4,132.04 and 905.97 is: 1,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.28 : 4,132.04 = 905.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.28/4,132.04 = 905.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.28x = 4,132.04 × 905.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.28x = 3,743,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,504.28/2,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.67

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