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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.56, 3,905.91 and 1,216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.56, 3,905.91 and 1,216.14 is: 1,824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.56 : 3,905.91 = 1,216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.56/3,905.91 = 1,216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.56x = 3,905.91 × 1,216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.56x = 4,750,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,133.39/2,603.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.48

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