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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.08, 4,125.75 and 901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.08, 4,125.75 and 901.90 is: 1,352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.08 : 4,125.75 = 901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.08/4,125.75 = 901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.08x = 4,125.75 × 901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.08x = 3,721,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,013.93/2,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.56

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