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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.71, 4,355.50 and 712.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.71, 4,355.50 and 712.43 is: 1,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.71 : 4,355.50 = 712.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.71/4,355.50 = 712.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.71x = 4,355.50 × 712.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.71x = 3,102,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,976.20/2,903.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.62

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