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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.54, 3,976.48 and 1,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.54, 3,976.48 and 1,703.04 is: 2,349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.54 : 3,976.48 = 1,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.54/3,976.48 = 1,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.54x = 3,976.48 × 1,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.54x = 6,772,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,104.50/2,882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.35

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