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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.09, 3,821.04 and 903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.09, 3,821.04 and 903.60 is: 1,355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.09 : 3,821.04 = 903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.09/3,821.04 = 903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.09x = 3,821.04 × 903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.09x = 3,452,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,691.74/2,547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.54

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