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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.04, 4,129.74 and 903.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.04, 4,129.74 and 903.66 is: 1,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.04 : 4,129.74 = 903.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.04/4,129.74 = 903.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.04x = 4,129.74 × 903.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.04x = 3,731,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,880.85/2,753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.55

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