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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.71, 4,357.68 and 903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.71, 4,357.68 and 903.36 is: 1,355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.71 : 4,357.68 = 903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.71/4,357.68 = 903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.71x = 4,357.68 × 903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.71x = 3,936,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,553.80/2,904.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.23

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