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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.80, 4,642.20 and 903.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.80, 4,642.20 and 903.55 is: 1,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.80 : 4,642.20 = 903.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.80/4,642.20 = 903.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.80x = 4,642.20 × 903.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.80x = 4,194,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,459.81/3,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.33

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