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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.82, 4,128.34 and 903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.82, 4,128.34 and 903.56 is: 1,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.82 : 4,128.34 = 903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.82/4,128.34 = 903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.82x = 4,128.34 × 903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.82x = 3,730,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,202.89/2,752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.05

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