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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.36, 4,125 and 901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.36, 4,125 and 901.56 is: 1,352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.36 : 4,125 = 901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.36/4,125 = 901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.36x = 4,125 × 901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.36x = 3,718,935
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,935/2,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.16

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