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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.79, 3,545.69 and 903.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.79, 3,545.69 and 903.09 is: 1,354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.79 : 3,545.69 = 903.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.79/3,545.69 = 903.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.79x = 3,545.69 × 903.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.79x = 3,202,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,072.67/2,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.64

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