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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.42, 4,519.29 and 903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.42, 4,519.29 and 903.96 is: 1,356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.42 : 4,519.29 = 903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.42/4,519.29 = 903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.42x = 4,519.29 × 903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.42x = 4,085,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,241.57/3,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.13

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