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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.60, 4,125.90 and 902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.60, 4,125.90 and 902 is: 1,353

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.60 : 4,125.90 = 902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.60/4,125.90 = 902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.60x = 4,125.90 × 902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.60x = 3,721,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,561.80/2,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353

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