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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.16, 4,126.40 and 902.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.16, 4,126.40 and 902.61 is: 1,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.16 : 4,126.40 = 902.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.16/4,126.40 = 902.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.16x = 4,126.40 × 902.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.16x = 3,724,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,525.39/2,752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.31

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