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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.12, 7,008.80 and 1,903.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.12, 7,008.80 and 1,903.10 is: 2,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.12 : 7,008.80 = 1,903.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.12/7,008.80 = 1,903.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.12x = 7,008.80 × 1,903.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.12x = 13,338,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,338,402.72/4,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.06

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