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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.93, 3,977.39 and 1,703.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.93, 3,977.39 and 1,703.29 is: 2,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.93 : 3,977.39 = 1,703.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.93/3,977.39 = 1,703.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.93x = 3,977.39 × 1,703.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.93x = 6,774,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,640.10/2,881.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.73

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