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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.69, 4,817.54 and 903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.69, 4,817.54 and 903.19 is: 1,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.69 : 4,817.54 = 903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.69/4,817.54 = 903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.69x = 4,817.54 × 903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.69x = 4,351,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,149.44/3,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.79

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