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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.51, 4,124.90 and 901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.51, 4,124.90 and 901.22 is: 1,351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.51 : 4,124.90 = 901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.51/4,124.90 = 901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.51x = 4,124.90 × 901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.51x = 3,717,424.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,424.01/2,750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.54

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