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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.13, 3,663.19 and 903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.13, 3,663.19 and 903.13 is: 1,354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.13 : 3,663.19 = 903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.13/3,663.19 = 903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.13x = 3,663.19 × 903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.13x = 3,308,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,336.78/2,442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.69

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