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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.64, 4,483.23 and 1,903.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.64, 4,483.23 and 1,903.07 is: 2,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.64 : 4,483.23 = 1,903.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.64/4,483.23 = 1,903.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.64x = 4,483.23 × 1,903.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.64x = 8,531,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,900.52/3,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.11

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