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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.70, 3,819.36 and 903.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.70, 3,819.36 and 903.29 is: 1,355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.70 : 3,819.36 = 903.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.70/3,819.36 = 903.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.70x = 3,819.36 × 903.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.70x = 3,449,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,989.69/2,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.22

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