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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.70, 2,914.15 and 903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.70, 2,914.15 and 903.30 is: 1,355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.70 : 2,914.15 = 903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.70/2,914.15 = 903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.70x = 2,914.15 × 903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.70x = 2,632,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,351.70/1,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.69

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