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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.40, 4,355.06 and 712.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.40, 4,355.06 and 712.12 is: 1,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.40 : 4,355.06 = 712.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.40/4,355.06 = 712.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.40x = 4,355.06 × 712.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.40x = 3,101,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,325.33/2,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.17

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