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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.99, 4,134.61 and 907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.99, 4,134.61 and 907.29 is: 1,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.99 : 4,134.61 = 907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.99/4,134.61 = 907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.99x = 4,134.61 × 907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.99x = 3,751,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,288.04/2,755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.14

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