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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.46, 4,132.78 and 906.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.46, 4,132.78 and 906.64 is: 1,359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.46 : 4,132.78 = 906.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.46/4,132.78 = 906.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.46x = 4,132.78 × 906.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.46x = 3,746,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,943.66/2,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.83

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