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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.53, 4,127.56 and 902.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.53, 4,127.56 and 902.57 is: 1,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.53 : 4,127.56 = 902.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.53/4,127.56 = 902.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.53x = 4,127.56 × 902.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.53x = 3,725,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,388.93/2,751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.94

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