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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.16, 3,485.06 and 1,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.16, 3,485.06 and 1,903.08 is: 2,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.16 : 3,485.06 = 1,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.16/3,485.06 = 1,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.16x = 3,485.06 × 1,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.16x = 6,632,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,347.98/2,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.51

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