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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.32, 4,128.52 and 903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.32, 4,128.52 and 903.52 is: 1,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.32 : 4,128.52 = 903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.32/4,128.52 = 903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.32x = 4,128.52 × 903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.32x = 3,730,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,200.39/2,752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.29

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