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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.10, 3,953.26 and 903.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.10, 3,953.26 and 903.73 is: 1,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.10 : 3,953.26 = 903.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.10/3,953.26 = 903.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.10x = 3,953.26 × 903.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.10x = 3,572,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,679.66/2,635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.80

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