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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.48, 4,137.68 and 1,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.48, 4,137.68 and 1,003.48 is: 1,505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.48 : 4,137.68 = 1,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.48/4,137.68 = 1,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.48x = 4,137.68 × 1,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.48x = 4,152,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,071.29/2,758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.20

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