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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.04, 4,351.32 and 2,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.04, 4,351.32 and 2,417.04 is: 3,622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.04 : 4,351.32 = 2,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.04/4,351.32 = 2,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.04x = 4,351.32 × 2,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.04x = 10,517,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,517,314.49/2,903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.86

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