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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.65, 4,355.31 and 1,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.65, 4,355.31 and 1,029.41 is: 1,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.65 : 4,355.31 = 1,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.65/4,355.31 = 1,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.65x = 4,355.31 × 1,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.65x = 4,483,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,399.67/2,903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.06

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