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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.36, 4,128.40 and 903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.36, 4,128.40 and 903.24 is: 1,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.36 : 4,128.40 = 903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.36/4,128.40 = 903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.36x = 4,128.40 × 903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.36x = 3,728,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,913.12/2,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.80

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