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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.44, 4,133.42 and 906.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.44, 4,133.42 and 906.57 is: 1,359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.44 : 4,133.42 = 906.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.44/4,133.42 = 906.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.44x = 4,133.42 × 906.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.44x = 3,747,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,209.37/2,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.93

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