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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.75, 4,131.27 and 906.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.75, 4,131.27 and 906.37 is: 1,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.75 : 4,131.27 = 906.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.75/4,131.27 = 906.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.75x = 4,131.27 × 906.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.75x = 3,744,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,459.19/2,755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.78

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