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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.10, 2,814.58 and 903.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.10, 2,814.58 and 903.02 is: 1,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.10 : 2,814.58 = 903.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.10/2,814.58 = 903.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.10x = 2,814.58 × 903.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.10x = 2,541,622.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,622.03/1,876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.74

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