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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.12, 4,351.11 and 1,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.12, 4,351.11 and 1,146.36 is: 1,718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.12 : 4,351.11 = 1,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.12/4,351.11 = 1,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.12x = 4,351.11 × 1,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.12x = 4,987,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,938.46/2,903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.13

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