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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.18, 4,354.76 and 711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.18, 4,354.76 and 711.86 is: 1,067.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.18 : 4,354.76 = 711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.18/4,354.76 = 711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.18x = 4,354.76 × 711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.18x = 3,099,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,959.46/2,903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.78

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