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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.25, 4,362.54 and 1,903.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.25, 4,362.54 and 1,903.05 is: 2,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.25 : 4,362.54 = 1,903.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.25/4,362.54 = 1,903.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.25x = 4,362.54 × 1,903.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.25x = 8,302,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,131.75/3,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.22

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