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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.27, 4,167.81 and 903.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.27, 4,167.81 and 903.54 is: 1,355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.27 : 4,167.81 = 903.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.27/4,167.81 = 903.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.27x = 4,167.81 × 903.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.27x = 3,765,783.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,783.05/2,778.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.44

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