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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.78, 3,694.55 and 903.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.78, 3,694.55 and 903.39 is: 1,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.78 : 3,694.55 = 903.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.78/3,694.55 = 903.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.78x = 3,694.55 × 903.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.78x = 3,337,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,601.15/2,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.66

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