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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.18, 4,642.99 and 903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.18, 4,642.99 and 903.97 is: 1,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.18 : 4,642.99 = 903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.18/4,642.99 = 903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.18x = 4,642.99 × 903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.18x = 4,197,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,102.72/3,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.01

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