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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.12, 3,303.48 and 903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.12, 3,303.48 and 903.08 is: 1,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.12 : 3,303.48 = 903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.12/3,303.48 = 903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.12x = 3,303.48 × 903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.12x = 2,983,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,306.72/2,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.13

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