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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.74, 4,128.96 and 903.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.74, 4,128.96 and 903.61 is: 1,355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.74 : 4,128.96 = 903.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.74/4,128.96 = 903.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.74x = 4,128.96 × 903.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.74x = 3,730,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,969.55/2,752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.37

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