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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.08, 2,854.62 and 1,356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.08, 2,854.62 and 1,356.33 is: 2,034.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.08 : 2,854.62 = 1,356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.08/2,854.62 = 1,356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.08x = 2,854.62 × 1,356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.08x = 3,871,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,806.74/1,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.50

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