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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.37, 3,546.20 and 903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.37, 3,546.20 and 903.52 is: 1,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.37 : 3,546.20 = 903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.37/3,546.20 = 903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.37x = 3,546.20 × 903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.37x = 3,204,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,062.62/2,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.72

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