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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.20, 4,127.44 and 902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.20, 4,127.44 and 902.20 is: 1,353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.20 : 4,127.44 = 902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.20/4,127.44 = 902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.20x = 4,127.44 × 902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.20x = 3,723,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,776.37/2,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.51

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