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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.96, 4,481.82 and 1,903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.96, 4,481.82 and 1,903.48 is: 2,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.96 : 4,481.82 = 1,903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.96/4,481.82 = 1,903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.96x = 4,481.82 × 1,903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.96x = 8,531,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,054.73/3,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.59

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