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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.06, 4,008.96 and 2,021.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.06, 4,008.96 and 2,021.29 is: 2,791.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.06 : 4,008.96 = 2,021.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.06/4,008.96 = 2,021.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.06x = 4,008.96 × 2,021.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.06x = 8,103,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,260.74/2,903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.28

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