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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.77, 3,694.38 and 903.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.77, 3,694.38 and 903.38 is: 1,354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.77 : 3,694.38 = 903.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.77/3,694.38 = 903.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.77x = 3,694.38 × 903.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.77x = 3,337,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,410.53/2,463.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.59

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