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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.72, 4,133.44 and 906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.72, 4,133.44 and 906.56 is: 1,359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.72 : 4,133.44 = 906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.72/4,133.44 = 906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.72x = 4,133.44 × 906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.72x = 3,747,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,211.37/2,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.79

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