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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.04, 4,127.66 and 903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.04, 4,127.66 and 903.24 is: 1,354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.04 : 4,127.66 = 903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.04/4,127.66 = 903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.04x = 4,127.66 × 903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.04x = 3,728,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,267.62/2,752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.73

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