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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.82, 4,134.79 and 907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.82, 4,134.79 and 907.20 is: 1,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.82 : 4,134.79 = 907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.82/4,134.79 = 907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.82x = 4,134.79 × 907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.82x = 3,751,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,060.81/2,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.14

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