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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.75, 3,407.63 and 903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.75, 3,407.63 and 903.75 is: 1,355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.75 : 3,407.63 = 903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.75/3,407.63 = 903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.75x = 3,407.63 × 903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.75x = 3,079,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,645.61/2,271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.63

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