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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.94, 4,252.73 and 1,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.94, 4,252.73 and 1,903.17 is: 2,625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.94 : 4,252.73 = 1,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.94/4,252.73 = 1,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.94x = 4,252.73 × 1,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.94x = 8,093,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,658.64/3,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.31

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