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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.55, 4,355.27 and 712.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.55, 4,355.27 and 712.19 is: 1,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.55 : 4,355.27 = 712.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.55/4,355.27 = 712.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.55x = 4,355.27 × 712.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.55x = 3,101,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,789.74/2,903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.28

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