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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.75, 4,818.44 and 903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.75, 4,818.44 and 903.25 is: 1,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.75 : 4,818.44 = 903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.75/4,818.44 = 903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.75x = 4,818.44 × 903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.75x = 4,352,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,255.93/3,211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.10

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