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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.55, 3,109.64 and 903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.55, 3,109.64 and 903.50 is: 1,354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.55 : 3,109.64 = 903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.55/3,109.64 = 903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.55x = 3,109.64 × 903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.55x = 2,809,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,573.91/2,073.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.96

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