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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.48, 2,915.36 and 903.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.48, 2,915.36 and 903.38 is: 1,354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.48 : 2,915.36 = 903.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.48/2,915.36 = 903.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.48x = 2,915.36 × 903.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.48x = 2,633,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,673.40/1,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.44

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