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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.39, 4,817.25 and 903.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.39, 4,817.25 and 903.07 is: 1,354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.39 : 4,817.25 = 903.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.39/4,817.25 = 903.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.39x = 4,817.25 × 903.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.39x = 4,350,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,313.96/3,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.65

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