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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.37, 4,134.71 and 907.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.37, 4,134.71 and 907.65 is: 1,361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.37 : 4,134.71 = 907.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.37/4,134.71 = 907.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.37x = 4,134.71 × 907.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.37x = 3,752,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,864.99/2,756.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.52

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