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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.39, 4,133.70 and 907.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.39, 4,133.70 and 907.07 is: 1,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.39 : 4,133.70 = 907.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.39/4,133.70 = 907.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.39x = 4,133.70 × 907.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.39x = 3,749,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,534.59/2,756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.31

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