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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.16, 3,951.72 and 903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.16, 3,951.72 and 903.84 is: 1,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.16 : 3,951.72 = 903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.16/3,951.72 = 903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.16x = 3,951.72 × 903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.16x = 3,571,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,722.60/2,636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.90

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