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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.97, 3,436.16 and 1,903.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.97, 3,436.16 and 1,903.05 is: 2,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.97 : 3,436.16 = 1,903.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.97/3,436.16 = 1,903.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.97x = 3,436.16 × 1,903.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.97x = 6,539,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,174.77/2,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.60

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