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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.40, 4,253.80 and 1,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.40, 4,253.80 and 1,903.04 is: 2,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.40 : 4,253.80 = 1,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.40/4,253.80 = 1,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.40x = 4,253.80 × 1,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.40x = 8,095,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095,151.55/3,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.25

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