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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.58, 3,547.01 and 903.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.58, 3,547.01 and 903.81 is: 1,355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.58 : 3,547.01 = 903.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.58/3,547.01 = 903.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.58x = 3,547.01 × 903.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.58x = 3,205,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,823.11/2,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.77

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