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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.49, 4,129.11 and 903.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.49, 4,129.11 and 903.79 is: 1,355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.49 : 4,129.11 = 903.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.49/4,129.11 = 903.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.49x = 4,129.11 × 903.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.49x = 3,731,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,853.49/2,752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.81

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