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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.84, 4,003.50 and 2,377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.84, 4,003.50 and 2,377.96 is: 3,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.84 : 4,003.50 = 2,377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.84/4,003.50 = 2,377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.84x = 4,003.50 × 2,377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.84x = 9,520,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,520,162.86/2,902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.60

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