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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.54, 4,127.45 and 901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.54, 4,127.45 and 901.91 is: 1,352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.54 : 4,127.45 = 901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.54/4,127.45 = 901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.54x = 4,127.45 × 901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.54x = 3,722,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,588.43/2,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.91

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