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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.56, 4,128.80 and 903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.56, 4,128.80 and 903.69 is: 1,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.56 : 4,128.80 = 903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.56/4,128.80 = 903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.56x = 4,128.80 × 903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.56x = 3,731,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,150.75/2,752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.52

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