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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.53, 4,129.13 and 903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.53, 4,129.13 and 903.20 is: 1,354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.53 : 4,129.13 = 903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.53/4,129.13 = 903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.53x = 4,129.13 × 903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.53x = 3,729,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,429.97/2,752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.91

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