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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.37, 2,856.15 and 1,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.37, 2,856.15 and 1,903.32 is: 2,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.37 : 2,856.15 = 1,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.37/2,856.15 = 1,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.37x = 2,856.15 × 1,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.37x = 5,436,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,436,167.42/2,069.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.97

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