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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.98, 3,436.14 and 1,903.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.98, 3,436.14 and 1,903.02 is: 2,850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.98 : 3,436.14 = 1,903.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.98/3,436.14 = 1,903.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.98x = 3,436.14 × 1,903.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.98x = 6,539,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,043.14/2,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.52

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