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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.03, 4,362.20 and 1,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.03, 4,362.20 and 1,902.36 is: 2,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.03 : 4,362.20 = 1,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.03/4,362.20 = 1,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.03x = 4,362.20 × 1,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.03x = 8,298,479.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298,479.55/3,162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.42

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