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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.16, 3,547.61 and 903.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.16, 3,547.61 and 903.65 is: 1,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.16 : 3,547.61 = 903.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.16/3,547.61 = 903.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.16x = 3,547.61 × 903.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.16x = 3,205,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,793.26/2,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.42

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