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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.62, 4,133.94 and 906.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.62, 4,133.94 and 906.85 is: 1,360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.62 : 4,133.94 = 906.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.62/4,133.94 = 906.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.62x = 4,133.94 × 906.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.62x = 3,748,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,842.00/2,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.44

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