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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.35, 3,820.32 and 903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.35, 3,820.32 and 903.68 is: 1,355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.35 : 3,820.32 = 903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.35/3,820.32 = 903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.35x = 3,820.32 × 903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.35x = 3,452,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,346.78/2,547.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.27

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