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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.77, 4,475.79 and 903.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.77, 4,475.79 and 903.83 is: 1,355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.77 : 4,475.79 = 903.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.77/4,475.79 = 903.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.77x = 4,475.79 × 903.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.77x = 4,045,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,330.90/2,983.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.78

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