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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.53, 4,650.72 and 1,803.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.53, 4,650.72 and 1,803.27 is: 2,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.53 : 4,650.72 = 1,803.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.53/4,650.72 = 1,803.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.53x = 4,650.72 × 1,803.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.53x = 8,386,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,503.85/3,104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.38

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