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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983, 4,475.48 and 903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983, 4,475.48 and 903.08 is: 1,354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983 : 4,475.48 = 903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983/4,475.48 = 903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983x = 4,475.48 × 903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983x = 4,041,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,716.48/2,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.92

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