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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.32, 3,875.58 and 2,103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.32, 3,875.58 and 2,103.48 is: 2,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.32 : 3,875.58 = 2,103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.32/3,875.58 = 2,103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.32x = 3,875.58 × 2,103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.32x = 8,152,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,205.02/2,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.05

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