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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.71, 3,905.31 and 1,433.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.71, 3,905.31 and 1,433.33 is: 2,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.71 : 3,905.31 = 1,433.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.71/3,905.31 = 1,433.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.71x = 3,905.31 × 1,433.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.71x = 5,597,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597,598.48/2,603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.85

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