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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.72, 3,694.62 and 903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.72, 3,694.62 and 903.40 is: 1,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.72 : 3,694.62 = 903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.72/3,694.62 = 903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.72x = 3,694.62 × 903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.72x = 3,337,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,719.71/2,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.20

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