Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.89, 4,818 and 903.57
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,211.89, 4,818 and 903.57 is: 1,355.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,211.89 : 4,818 = 903.57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,211.89/4,818 = 903.57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,211.89x = 4,818 × 903.57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,211.89x = 4,353,400.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,353,400.26/3,211.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355.40
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