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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.03, 7,345.68 and 2,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.03, 7,345.68 and 2,272.74 is: 3,405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.03 : 7,345.68 = 2,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.03/7,345.68 = 2,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.03x = 7,345.68 × 2,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.03x = 16,694,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694,820.76/4,903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.00

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