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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.95, 4,134.52 and 906.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.95, 4,134.52 and 906.97 is: 1,360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.95 : 4,134.52 = 906.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.95/4,134.52 = 906.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.95x = 4,134.52 × 906.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.95x = 3,749,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,888.51/2,755.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.65

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