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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.64, 4,457.58 and 1,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.64, 4,457.58 and 1,903.86 is: 2,626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.64 : 4,457.58 = 1,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.64/4,457.58 = 1,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.64x = 4,457.58 × 1,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.64x = 8,486,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,486,608.26/3,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.91

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