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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.57, 4,125.47 and 901.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.57, 4,125.47 and 901.77 is: 1,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.57 : 4,125.47 = 901.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.57/4,125.47 = 901.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.57x = 4,125.47 × 901.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.57x = 3,720,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,205.10/2,750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.52

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