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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.34, 3,952.08 and 903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.34, 3,952.08 and 903.75 is: 1,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.34 : 3,952.08 = 903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.34/3,952.08 = 903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.34x = 3,952.08 × 903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.34x = 3,571,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,692.30/2,636.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.79

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