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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.62, 2,817.03 and 903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.62, 2,817.03 and 903.19 is: 1,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.62 : 2,817.03 = 903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.62/2,817.03 = 903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.62x = 2,817.03 × 903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.62x = 2,544,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,313.33/1,877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.07

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