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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.50, 4,073.48 and 1,903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.50, 4,073.48 and 1,903.36 is: 2,626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.50 : 4,073.48 = 1,903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.50/4,073.48 = 1,903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.50x = 4,073.48 × 1,903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.50x = 7,753,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,298.89/2,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.90

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