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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.60, 4,642.20 and 903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.60, 4,642.20 and 903.34 is: 1,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.60 : 4,642.20 = 903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.60/4,642.20 = 903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.60x = 4,642.20 × 903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.60x = 4,193,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,484.95/3,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.10

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