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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.55, 4,125.30 and 901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.55, 4,125.30 and 901.11 is: 1,351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.55 : 4,125.30 = 901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.55/4,125.30 = 901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.55x = 4,125.30 × 901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.55x = 3,717,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,349.08/2,750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.49

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