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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.78, 4,198.19 and 2,903.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.78, 4,198.19 and 2,903.27 is: 4,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.78 : 4,198.19 = 2,903.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.78/4,198.19 = 2,903.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.78x = 4,198.19 × 2,903.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.78x = 12,188,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,188,443.57/3,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.02

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