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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.07, 4,128.45 and 903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.07, 4,128.45 and 903.70 is: 1,355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.07 : 4,128.45 = 903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.07/4,128.45 = 903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.07x = 4,128.45 × 903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.07x = 3,730,880.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,880.27/2,753.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.17

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