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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.38, 4,818.57 and 903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.38, 4,818.57 and 903.88 is: 1,355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.38 : 4,818.57 = 903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.38/4,818.57 = 903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.38x = 4,818.57 × 903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.38x = 4,355,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,380.44/3,212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.81

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