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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.93, 3,953.31 and 903.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.93, 3,953.31 and 903.57 is: 1,355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.93 : 3,953.31 = 903.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.93/3,953.31 = 903.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.93x = 3,953.31 × 903.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.93x = 3,572,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,092.32/2,634.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.67

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