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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.71, 4,135.70 and 907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.71, 4,135.70 and 907.76 is: 1,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.71 : 4,135.70 = 907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.71/4,135.70 = 907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.71x = 4,135.70 × 907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.71x = 3,754,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,211.74/2,756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.85

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