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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.74, 4,135.73 and 908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.74, 4,135.73 and 908.04 is: 1,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.74 : 4,135.73 = 908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.74/4,135.73 = 908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.74x = 4,135.73 × 908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.74x = 3,755,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,408.27/2,756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.26

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