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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.18, 4,133.81 and 907.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.18, 4,133.81 and 907.31 is: 1,360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.18 : 4,133.81 = 907.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.18/4,133.81 = 907.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.18x = 4,133.81 × 907.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.18x = 3,750,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,663.02/2,756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.82

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