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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.25, 4,127.99 and 903.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.25, 4,127.99 and 903.47 is: 1,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.25 : 4,127.99 = 903.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.25/4,127.99 = 903.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.25x = 4,127.99 × 903.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.25x = 3,729,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,489.97/2,752.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.07

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