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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.24, 4,642.36 and 903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.24, 4,642.36 and 903.44 is: 1,355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.24 : 4,642.36 = 903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.24/4,642.36 = 903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.24x = 4,642.36 × 903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.24x = 4,194,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,093.72/3,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.01

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