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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.04, 3,780.26 and 1,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.04, 3,780.26 and 1,903.74 is: 2,853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.04 : 3,780.26 = 1,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.04/3,780.26 = 1,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.04x = 3,780.26 × 1,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.04x = 7,196,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,632.17/2,522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.50

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