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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.17, 4,197.06 and 2,281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.17, 4,197.06 and 2,281.95 is: 3,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.17 : 4,197.06 = 2,281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.17/4,197.06 = 2,281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.17x = 4,197.06 × 2,281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.17x = 9,577,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,481.07/2,803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.66

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