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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.43, 3,901.64 and 1,305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.43, 3,901.64 and 1,305.81 is: 1,956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.43 : 3,901.64 = 1,305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.43/3,901.64 = 1,305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.43x = 3,901.64 × 1,305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.43x = 5,094,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,794.00/2,603.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.95

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