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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.21, 3,546.35 and 903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.21, 3,546.35 and 903.44 is: 1,355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.21 : 3,546.35 = 903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.21/3,546.35 = 903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.21x = 3,546.35 × 903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.21x = 3,203,914.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,914.44/2,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.17

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