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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.50, 4,129.26 and 903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.50, 4,129.26 and 903.72 is: 1,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.50 : 4,129.26 = 903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.50/4,129.26 = 903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.50x = 4,129.26 × 903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.50x = 3,731,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,694.85/2,752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.75

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