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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.33, 4,432.72 and 903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.33, 4,432.72 and 903.33 is: 1,354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.33 : 4,432.72 = 903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.33/4,432.72 = 903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.33x = 4,432.72 × 903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.33x = 4,004,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,208.96/2,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.91

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