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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.42, 3,987.81 and 903.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.42, 3,987.81 and 903.71 is: 1,355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.42 : 3,987.81 = 903.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.42/3,987.81 = 903.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.42x = 3,987.81 × 903.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.42x = 3,603,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,833.74/2,658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.63

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