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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.26, 3,953.56 and 903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.26, 3,953.56 and 903.88 is: 1,356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.26 : 3,953.56 = 903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.26/3,953.56 = 903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.26x = 3,953.56 × 903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.26x = 3,573,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,543.81/2,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.05

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