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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.28, 4,124.92 and 901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.28, 4,124.92 and 901.80 is: 1,352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.28 : 4,124.92 = 901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.28/4,124.92 = 901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.28x = 4,124.92 × 901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.28x = 3,719,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,852.86/2,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.04

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