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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.70, 4,817.55 and 903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.70, 4,817.55 and 903.20 is: 1,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.70 : 4,817.55 = 903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.70/4,817.55 = 903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.70x = 4,817.55 × 903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.70x = 4,351,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,211.16/3,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.80

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