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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.38, 4,133.34 and 906.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.38, 4,133.34 and 906.51 is: 1,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.38 : 4,133.34 = 906.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.38/4,133.34 = 906.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.38x = 4,133.34 × 906.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.38x = 3,746,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,914.04/2,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.85

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