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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.40, 3,111.60 and 903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.40, 3,111.60 and 903.44 is: 1,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.40 : 3,111.60 = 903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.40/3,111.60 = 903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.40x = 3,111.60 × 903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.40x = 2,811,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,143.90/2,074.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.16

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