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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.11, 4,520.55 and 1,903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.11, 4,520.55 and 1,903.19 is: 2,854.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.11 : 4,520.55 = 1,903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.11/4,520.55 = 1,903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.11x = 4,520.55 × 1,903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.11x = 8,603,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,465.55/3,014.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.40

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