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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.85, 4,132.90 and 906.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.85, 4,132.90 and 906.54 is: 1,359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.85 : 4,132.90 = 906.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.85/4,132.90 = 906.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.85x = 4,132.90 × 906.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.85x = 3,746,639.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,639.17/2,755.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.52

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