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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.47, 3,819.39 and 903.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.47, 3,819.39 and 903.07 is: 1,354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.47 : 3,819.39 = 903.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.47/3,819.39 = 903.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.47x = 3,819.39 × 903.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.47x = 3,449,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,176.53/2,546.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.49

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