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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.14, 4,818.38 and 903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.14, 4,818.38 and 903.82 is: 1,355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.14 : 4,818.38 = 903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.14/4,818.38 = 903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.14x = 4,818.38 × 903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.14x = 4,354,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,943.69/3,212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.78

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