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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.82, 4,127.08 and 901.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.82, 4,127.08 and 901.95 is: 1,353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.82 : 4,127.08 = 901.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.82/4,127.08 = 901.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.82x = 4,127.08 × 901.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.82x = 3,722,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,419.81/2,750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.20

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