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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.86, 4,863.88 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.86, 4,863.88 and 903.04 is: 1,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.86 : 4,863.88 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.86/4,863.88 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.86x = 4,863.88 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.86x = 4,392,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,278.20/3,242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.45

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