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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.43, 4,129.07 and 903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.43, 4,129.07 and 903.12 is: 1,354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.43 : 4,129.07 = 903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.43/4,129.07 = 903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.43x = 4,129.07 × 903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.43x = 3,729,065.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,065.13/2,752.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.83

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