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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.15, 4,642.82 and 903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.15, 4,642.82 and 903.69 is: 1,355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.15 : 4,642.82 = 903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.15/4,642.82 = 903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.15x = 4,642.82 × 903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.15x = 4,195,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,665.49/3,095.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.56

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