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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.16, 3,301.86 and 903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.16, 3,301.86 and 903.92 is: 1,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.16 : 3,301.86 = 903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.16/3,301.86 = 903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.16x = 3,301.86 × 903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.16x = 2,984,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,617.29/2,203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.70

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