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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.56, 2,813.36 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.56, 2,813.36 and 901.44 is: 1,352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.56 : 2,813.36 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.56/2,813.36 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.56x = 2,813.36 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.56x = 2,536,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,075.24/1,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.17

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