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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.37, 3,544.37 and 903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.37, 3,544.37 and 903.72 is: 1,354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.37 : 3,544.37 = 903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.37/3,544.37 = 903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.37x = 3,544.37 × 903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.37x = 3,203,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,118.06/2,365.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.17

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