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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.76, 4,127.50 and 902.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.76, 4,127.50 and 902.63 is: 1,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.76 : 4,127.50 = 902.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.76/4,127.50 = 902.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.76x = 4,127.50 × 902.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.76x = 3,725,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,613.39/2,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.90

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