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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.66, 3,665.62 and 903.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.66, 3,665.62 and 903.66 is: 1,356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.66 : 3,665.62 = 903.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.66/3,665.62 = 903.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.66x = 3,665.62 × 903.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.66x = 3,312,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,461.55/2,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.09

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