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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.52, 3,302.34 and 903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.52, 3,302.34 and 903 is: 1,354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.52 : 3,302.34 = 903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.52/3,302.34 = 903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.52x = 3,302.34 × 903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.52x = 2,982,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,013.02/2,201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.52

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