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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.41, 4,475.12 and 903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.41, 4,475.12 and 903.42 is: 1,355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.41 : 4,475.12 = 903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.41/4,475.12 = 903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.41x = 4,475.12 × 903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.41x = 4,042,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,908.39/2,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.13

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