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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.31, 4,134.42 and 907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.31, 4,134.42 and 907.44 is: 1,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.31 : 4,134.42 = 907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.31/4,134.42 = 907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.31x = 4,134.42 × 907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.31x = 3,751,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,738.08/2,756.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.15

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