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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.26, 4,351.91 and 1,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.26, 4,351.91 and 1,147.56 is: 1,720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.26 : 4,351.91 = 1,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.26/4,351.91 = 1,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.26x = 4,351.91 × 1,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.26x = 4,994,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,077.84/2,903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.16

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