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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.64, 4,126.59 and 901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.64, 4,126.59 and 901.74 is: 1,352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.64 : 4,126.59 = 901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.64/4,126.59 = 901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.64x = 4,126.59 × 901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.64x = 3,721,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,111.27/2,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.82

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