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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.08, 3,977.28 and 1,703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.08, 3,977.28 and 1,703.16 is: 2,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.08 : 3,977.28 = 1,703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.08/3,977.28 = 1,703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.08x = 3,977.28 × 1,703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.08x = 6,773,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773,944.20/2,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.18

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