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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.25, 4,475.86 and 903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.25, 4,475.86 and 903.33 is: 1,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.25 : 4,475.86 = 903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.25/4,475.86 = 903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.25x = 4,475.86 × 903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.25x = 4,043,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,176.36/2,983.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.29

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