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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.25, 4,073.13 and 1,903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.25, 4,073.13 and 1,903.11 is: 2,626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.25 : 4,073.13 = 1,903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.25/4,073.13 = 1,903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.25x = 4,073.13 × 1,903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.25x = 7,751,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,751,614.43/2,951.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.55

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