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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.18, 3,952.95 and 903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.18, 3,952.95 and 903.34 is: 1,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.18 : 3,952.95 = 903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.18/3,952.95 = 903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.18x = 3,952.95 × 903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.18x = 3,570,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,857.85/2,635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.07

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