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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.69, 4,163.48 and 901.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.69, 4,163.48 and 901.58 is: 1,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.69 : 4,163.48 = 901.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.69/4,163.48 = 901.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.69x = 4,163.48 × 901.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.69x = 3,753,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,695.38/2,775.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.35

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