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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.92, 3,302.88 and 903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.92, 3,302.88 and 903.44 is: 1,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.92 : 3,302.88 = 903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.92/3,302.88 = 903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.92x = 3,302.88 × 903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.92x = 2,983,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,953.91/2,201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.16

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