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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.05, 4,126.70 and 902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.05, 4,126.70 and 902.27 is: 1,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.05 : 4,126.70 = 902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.05/4,126.70 = 902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.05x = 4,126.70 × 902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.05x = 3,723,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,397.61/2,751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.45

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