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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.97, 3,303.47 and 903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.97, 3,303.47 and 903.44 is: 1,355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.97 : 3,303.47 = 903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.97/3,303.47 = 903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.97x = 3,303.47 × 903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.97x = 2,984,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,486.94/2,201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.37

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