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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.68, 4,817.16 and 903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.68, 4,817.16 and 903.36 is: 1,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.68 : 4,817.16 = 903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.68/4,817.16 = 903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.68x = 4,817.16 × 903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.68x = 4,351,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,629.66/3,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.94

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