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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.80, 4,474.58 and 903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.80, 4,474.58 and 903.20 is: 1,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.80 : 4,474.58 = 903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.80/4,474.58 = 903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.80x = 4,474.58 × 903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.80x = 4,041,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,413.77/2,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.45

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