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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.10, 4,333.40 and 2,494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.10, 4,333.40 and 2,494.86 is: 3,724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.10 : 4,333.40 = 2,494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.10/4,333.40 = 2,494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.10x = 4,333.40 × 2,494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.10x = 10,811,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811,213.85/2,903.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.02

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