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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.41, 4,354.83 and 823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.41, 4,354.83 and 823.40 is: 1,235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.41 : 4,354.83 = 823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.41/4,354.83 = 823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.41x = 4,354.83 × 823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.41x = 3,585,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,745.25/2,903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.01

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