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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.57, 4,125.90 and 901.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.57, 4,125.90 and 901.83 is: 1,352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.57 : 4,125.90 = 901.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.57/4,125.90 = 901.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.57x = 4,125.90 × 901.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.57x = 3,720,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,855.89/2,750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.76

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