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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.55, 3,820.11 and 903.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.55, 3,820.11 and 903.05 is: 1,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.55 : 3,820.11 = 903.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.55/3,820.11 = 903.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.55x = 3,820.11 × 903.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.55x = 3,449,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,747.25/2,547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.14

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