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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.50, 3,951.78 and 903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.50, 3,951.78 and 903.26 is: 1,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.50 : 3,951.78 = 903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.50/3,951.78 = 903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.50x = 3,951.78 × 903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.50x = 3,569,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,484.80/2,634.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.90

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