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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.28, 4,817.32 and 903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.28, 4,817.32 and 903.24 is: 1,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.28 : 4,817.32 = 903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.28/4,817.32 = 903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.28x = 4,817.32 × 903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.28x = 4,351,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,196.12/3,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.55

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