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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.25, 4,354.90 and 711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.25, 4,354.90 and 711.98 is: 1,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.25 : 4,354.90 = 711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.25/4,354.90 = 711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.25x = 4,354.90 × 711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.25x = 3,100,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,596.04/2,903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.97

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