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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.47, 3,695.57 and 903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.47, 3,695.57 and 903.11 is: 1,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.47 : 3,695.57 = 903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.47/3,695.57 = 903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.47x = 3,695.57 × 903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.47x = 3,337,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,483.23/2,463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.79

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