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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.38, 4,125.60 and 901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.38, 4,125.60 and 901.64 is: 1,352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.38 : 4,125.60 = 901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.38/4,125.60 = 901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.38x = 4,125.60 × 901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.38x = 3,719,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,805.98/2,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.47

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