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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.50, 4,133.73 and 907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.50, 4,133.73 and 907.08 is: 1,360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.50 : 4,133.73 = 907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.50/4,133.73 = 907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.50x = 4,133.73 × 907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.50x = 3,749,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,623.81/2,756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.28

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