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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.34, 4,555.59 and 1,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.34, 4,555.59 and 1,903.82 is: 2,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.34 : 4,555.59 = 1,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.34/4,555.59 = 1,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.34x = 4,555.59 × 1,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.34x = 8,673,023.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,023.35/3,301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.12

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