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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.32, 4,132.92 and 906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.32, 4,132.92 and 906.44 is: 1,359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.32 : 4,132.92 = 906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.32/4,132.92 = 906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.32x = 4,132.92 × 906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.32x = 3,746,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,244.00/2,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.64

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