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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.52, 4,127.73 and 902.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.52, 4,127.73 and 902.14 is: 1,353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.52 : 4,127.73 = 902.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.52/4,127.73 = 902.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.52x = 4,127.73 × 902.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.52x = 3,723,784.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,784.25/2,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.36

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