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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442, 3,663 and 903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442, 3,663 and 903.36 is: 1,355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442 : 3,663 = 903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442/3,663 = 903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442x = 3,663 × 903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442x = 3,309,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,007.68/2,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.04

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