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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.84, 4,356.40 and 1,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.84, 4,356.40 and 1,364 is: 2,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.84 : 4,356.40 = 1,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.84/4,356.40 = 1,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.84x = 4,356.40 × 1,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.84x = 5,942,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,129.60/2,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.30

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