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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.50, 4,132.23 and 906.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.50, 4,132.23 and 906.08 is: 1,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.50 : 4,132.23 = 906.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.50/4,132.23 = 906.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.50x = 4,132.23 × 906.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.50x = 3,744,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,110.30/2,755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.78

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