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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.94, 4,132.34 and 906.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.94, 4,132.34 and 906.55 is: 1,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.94 : 4,132.34 = 906.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.94/4,132.34 = 906.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.94x = 4,132.34 × 906.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.94x = 3,746,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,189.71/2,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.32

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