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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.30, 3,901.55 and 2,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.30, 3,901.55 and 2,273.45 is: 3,407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.30 : 3,901.55 = 2,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.30/3,901.55 = 2,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.30x = 3,901.55 × 2,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.30x = 8,869,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,869,967.48/2,603.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.21

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