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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.03, 3,903.80 and 936.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.03, 3,903.80 and 936.91 is: 1,405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.03 : 3,903.80 = 936.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.03/3,903.80 = 936.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.03x = 3,903.80 × 936.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.03x = 3,657,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,501.84/2,603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.10

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