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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.53, 4,253.67 and 1,903.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.53, 4,253.67 and 1,903.62 is: 2,626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.53 : 4,253.67 = 1,903.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.53/4,253.67 = 1,903.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.53x = 4,253.67 × 1,903.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.53x = 8,097,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097,371.29/3,082.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.86

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