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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.08, 4,006.19 and 1,708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.08, 4,006.19 and 1,708.19 is: 2,357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.08 : 4,006.19 = 1,708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.08/4,006.19 = 1,708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.08x = 4,006.19 × 1,708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.08x = 6,843,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,335.17/2,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.27

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