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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.21, 4,123.49 and 900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.21, 4,123.49 and 900.68 is: 1,350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.21 : 4,123.49 = 900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.21/4,123.49 = 900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.21x = 4,123.49 × 900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.21x = 3,713,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,944.97/2,750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.42

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