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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.31, 4,363.27 and 1,903.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.31, 4,363.27 and 1,903.03 is: 2,625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.31 : 4,363.27 = 1,903.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.31/4,363.27 = 1,903.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.31x = 4,363.27 × 1,903.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.31x = 8,303,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,303,433.71/3,162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.75

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