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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.29, 2,761.43 and 903.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.29, 2,761.43 and 903.79 is: 1,355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.29 : 2,761.43 = 903.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.29/2,761.43 = 903.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.29x = 2,761.43 × 903.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.29x = 2,495,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,749.74/1,841.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.43

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