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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.76, 4,642.89 and 903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.76, 4,642.89 and 903.50 is: 1,355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.76 : 4,642.89 = 903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.76/4,642.89 = 903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.76x = 4,642.89 × 903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.76x = 4,194,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,827.90/3,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.46

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