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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.76, 3,779.84 and 1,903.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.76, 3,779.84 and 1,903.46 is: 2,853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.76 : 3,779.84 = 1,903.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.76/3,779.84 = 1,903.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.76x = 3,779.84 × 1,903.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.76x = 7,194,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,745.83/2,521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.07

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