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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.86, 3,574.68 and 903.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.86, 3,574.68 and 903.37 is: 1,354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.86 : 3,574.68 = 903.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.86/3,574.68 = 903.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.86x = 3,574.68 × 903.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.86x = 3,229,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,258.67/2,383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.63

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