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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.03, 4,308.80 and 2,503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.03, 4,308.80 and 2,503.24 is: 3,751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.03 : 4,308.80 = 2,503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.03/4,308.80 = 2,503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.03x = 4,308.80 × 2,503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.03x = 10,785,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,785,937.22/2,875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.59

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