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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.16, 3,180.60 and 1,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.16, 3,180.60 and 1,903.28 is: 2,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.16 : 3,180.60 = 1,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.16/3,180.60 = 1,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.16x = 3,180.60 × 1,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.16x = 6,053,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053,572.37/2,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.55

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