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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.80, 3,977.64 and 1,703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.80, 3,977.64 and 1,703.22 is: 2,350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.80 : 3,977.64 = 1,703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.80/3,977.64 = 1,703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.80x = 3,977.64 × 1,703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.80x = 6,774,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,796.00/2,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.89

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