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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.60, 4,127.80 and 902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.60, 4,127.80 and 902.80 is: 1,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.60 : 4,127.80 = 902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.60/4,127.80 = 902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.60x = 4,127.80 × 902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.60x = 3,726,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,577.84/2,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.33

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