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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.71, 4,127.76 and 902.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.71, 4,127.76 and 902.79 is: 1,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.71 : 4,127.76 = 902.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.71/4,127.76 = 902.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.71x = 4,127.76 × 902.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.71x = 3,726,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,500.45/2,751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.25

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