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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.10, 4,004.10 and 2,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.10, 4,004.10 and 2,052 is: 2,830.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.10 : 4,004.10 = 2,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.10/4,004.10 = 2,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.10x = 4,004.10 × 2,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.10x = 8,216,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216,413.20/2,903.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.22

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