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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.44, 4,818.66 and 903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.44, 4,818.66 and 903.94 is: 1,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.44 : 4,818.66 = 903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.44/4,818.66 = 903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.44x = 4,818.66 × 903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.44x = 4,355,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,779.52/3,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.91

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