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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.51, 4,401.90 and 1,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.51, 4,401.90 and 1,203 is: 1,804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.51 : 4,401.90 = 1,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.51/4,401.90 = 1,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.51x = 4,401.90 × 1,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.51x = 5,295,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,295,485.70/2,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.56

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