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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.93, 3,831.01 and 1,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.93, 3,831.01 and 1,303 is: 1,953.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.93 : 3,831.01 = 1,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.93/3,831.01 = 1,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.93x = 3,831.01 × 1,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.93x = 4,991,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,799.52/2,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.03

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