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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.76, 2,814.93 and 903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.76, 2,814.93 and 903.42 is: 1,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.76 : 2,814.93 = 903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.76/2,814.93 = 903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.76x = 2,814.93 × 903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.76x = 2,543,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,064.06/1,877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.31

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