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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.56, 4,133.94 and 906.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.56, 4,133.94 and 906.86 is: 1,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.56 : 4,133.94 = 906.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.56/4,133.94 = 906.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.56x = 4,133.94 × 906.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.56x = 3,748,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,926.22/2,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.49

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