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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.00, 4,354.76 and 823.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.00, 4,354.76 and 823.02 is: 1,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.00 : 4,354.76 = 823.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.00/4,354.76 = 823.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.00x = 4,354.76 × 823.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.00x = 3,584,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,050.46/2,903.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.60

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