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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.27, 3,303.50 and 903.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.27, 3,303.50 and 903.63 is: 1,355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.27 : 3,303.50 = 903.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.27/3,303.50 = 903.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.27x = 3,303.50 × 903.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.27x = 2,985,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,141.71/2,202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.48

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