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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.27, 4,166.31 and 902.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.27, 4,166.31 and 902.54 is: 1,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.27 : 4,166.31 = 902.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.27/4,166.31 = 902.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.27x = 4,166.31 × 902.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.27x = 3,760,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,261.43/2,777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.94

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