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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.70, 4,128.57 and 903.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.70, 4,128.57 and 903.85 is: 1,355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.70 : 4,128.57 = 903.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.70/4,128.57 = 903.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.70x = 4,128.57 × 903.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.70x = 3,731,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,591.87/2,752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.61

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