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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.67, 4,171.41 and 1,903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.67, 4,171.41 and 1,903.19 is: 2,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.67 : 4,171.41 = 1,903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.67/4,171.41 = 1,903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.67x = 4,171.41 × 1,903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.67x = 7,938,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938,964.94/3,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.48

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