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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.55, 3,903.45 and 2,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.55, 3,903.45 and 2,783.55 is: 3,903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.55 : 3,903.45 = 2,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.55/3,903.45 = 2,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.55x = 3,903.45 × 2,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.55x = 10,865,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,865,448.25/2,783.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.45

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