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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.60, 4,127.40 and 903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.60, 4,127.40 and 903 is: 1,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.60 : 4,127.40 = 903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.60/4,127.40 = 903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.60x = 4,127.40 × 903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.60x = 3,727,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,042.20/2,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.50

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