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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.91, 2,815.04 and 903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.91, 2,815.04 and 903.48 is: 1,354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.91 : 2,815.04 = 903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.91/2,815.04 = 903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.91x = 2,815.04 × 903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.91x = 2,543,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,330.69/1,877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.34

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