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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.58, 4,133.77 and 906.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.58, 4,133.77 and 906.35 is: 1,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.58 : 4,133.77 = 906.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.58/4,133.77 = 906.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.58x = 4,133.77 × 906.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.58x = 3,746,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,621.77/2,755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.65

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