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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.12, 2,808.42 and 901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.12, 2,808.42 and 901.92 is: 1,350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.12 : 2,808.42 = 901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.12/2,808.42 = 901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.12x = 2,808.42 × 901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.12x = 2,532,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,970.17/1,875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.83

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