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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.48, 3,694.23 and 903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.48, 3,694.23 and 903.12 is: 1,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.48 : 3,694.23 = 903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.48/3,694.23 = 903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.48x = 3,694.23 × 903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.48x = 3,336,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,333.00/2,463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.32

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