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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.98, 4,134.66 and 907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.98, 4,134.66 and 907.20 is: 1,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.98 : 4,134.66 = 907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.98/4,134.66 = 907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.98x = 4,134.66 × 907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.98x = 3,750,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,963.55/2,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.03

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