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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.70, 4,126.80 and 901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.70, 4,126.80 and 901.92 is: 1,353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.70 : 4,126.80 = 901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.70/4,126.80 = 901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.70x = 4,126.80 × 901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.70x = 3,722,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,043.46/2,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.13

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