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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.52, 4,433.26 and 903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.52, 4,433.26 and 903.52 is: 1,355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.52 : 4,433.26 = 903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.52/4,433.26 = 903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.52x = 4,433.26 × 903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.52x = 4,005,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,539.08/2,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.27

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