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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.27, 4,128.73 and 903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.27, 4,128.73 and 903.36 is: 1,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.27 : 4,128.73 = 903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.27/4,128.73 = 903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.27x = 4,128.73 × 903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.27x = 3,729,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,727.27/2,753.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.66

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