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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.57, 4,642.02 and 903.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.57, 4,642.02 and 903.45 is: 1,355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.57 : 4,642.02 = 903.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.57/4,642.02 = 903.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.57x = 4,642.02 × 903.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.57x = 4,193,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,832.97/3,094.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.22

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