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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.29, 4,129.28 and 903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.29, 4,129.28 and 903.96 is: 1,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.29 : 4,129.28 = 903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.29/4,129.28 = 903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.29x = 4,129.28 × 903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.29x = 3,732,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,702.82/2,753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.72

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