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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.23, 3,780.54 and 1,903.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.23, 3,780.54 and 1,903.93 is: 2,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.23 : 3,780.54 = 1,903.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.23/3,780.54 = 1,903.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.23x = 3,780.54 × 1,903.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.23x = 7,197,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,874.07/2,522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.78

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