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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.03, 4,255.38 and 1,903.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.03, 4,255.38 and 1,903.43 is: 2,627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.03 : 4,255.38 = 1,903.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.03/4,255.38 = 1,903.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.03x = 4,255.38 × 1,903.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.03x = 8,099,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,787.16/3,083.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.22

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