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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.16, 4,354.74 and 711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.16, 4,354.74 and 711.88 is: 1,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.16 : 4,354.74 = 711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.16/4,354.74 = 711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.16x = 4,354.74 × 711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.16x = 3,100,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,052.31/2,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.82

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