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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.82, 4,254.48 and 1,902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.82, 4,254.48 and 1,902.84 is: 2,625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.82 : 4,254.48 = 1,902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.82/4,254.48 = 1,902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.82x = 4,254.48 × 1,902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.82x = 8,095,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095,594.72/3,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.18

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