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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.76, 3,664.62 and 903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.76, 3,664.62 and 903.88 is: 1,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.76 : 3,664.62 = 903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.76/3,664.62 = 903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.76x = 3,664.62 × 903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.76x = 3,312,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,376.73/2,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.00

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