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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.72, 3,548.18 and 903.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.72, 3,548.18 and 903.39 is: 1,355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.72 : 3,548.18 = 903.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.72/3,548.18 = 903.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.72x = 3,548.18 × 903.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.72x = 3,205,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,390.33/2,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.51

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