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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.15, 4,123.84 and 901.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.15, 4,123.84 and 901.79 is: 1,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.15 : 4,123.84 = 901.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.15/4,123.84 = 901.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.15x = 4,123.84 × 901.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.15x = 3,718,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,837.67/2,751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.74

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