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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.92, 3,634.06 and 1,903.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.92, 3,634.06 and 1,903.47 is: 2,851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.92 : 3,634.06 = 1,903.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.92/3,634.06 = 1,903.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.92x = 3,634.06 × 1,903.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.92x = 6,917,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917,324.19/2,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.42

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