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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.38, 4,134.84 and 907.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.38, 4,134.84 and 907.51 is: 1,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.38 : 4,134.84 = 907.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.38/4,134.84 = 907.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.38x = 4,134.84 × 907.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.38x = 3,752,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,408.65/2,756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.35

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