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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.42, 4,129.01 and 902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.42, 4,129.01 and 902.92 is: 1,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.42 : 4,129.01 = 902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.42/4,129.01 = 902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.42x = 4,129.01 × 902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.42x = 3,728,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,165.71/2,752.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.50

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