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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.10, 3,086.49 and 903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.10, 3,086.49 and 903.50 is: 1,354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.10 : 3,086.49 = 903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.10/3,086.49 = 903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.10x = 3,086.49 × 903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.10x = 2,788,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,643.72/2,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.30

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