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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.60, 3,302.30 and 903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.60, 3,302.30 and 903.40 is: 1,354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.60 : 3,302.30 = 903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.60/3,302.30 = 903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.60x = 3,302.30 × 903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.60x = 2,983,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,297.82/2,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.44

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