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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.60, 3,086.40 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.60, 3,086.40 and 903.04 is: 1,354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.60 : 3,086.40 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.60/3,086.40 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.60x = 3,086.40 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.60x = 2,787,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,142.66/2,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.56

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