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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.16, 4,132.84 and 907.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.16, 4,132.84 and 907.78 is: 1,360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.16 : 4,132.84 = 907.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.16/4,132.84 = 907.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.16x = 4,132.84 × 907.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.16x = 3,751,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,709.50/2,757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.72

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