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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.64, 3,142.08 and 1,903.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.64, 3,142.08 and 1,903.02 is: 2,626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.64 : 3,142.08 = 1,903.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.64/3,142.08 = 1,903.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.64x = 3,142.08 × 1,903.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.64x = 5,979,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979,441.08/2,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.43

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