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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.14, 4,350.48 and 2,172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.14, 4,350.48 and 2,172.34 is: 3,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.14 : 4,350.48 = 2,172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.14/4,350.48 = 2,172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.14x = 4,350.48 × 2,172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.14x = 9,450,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,721.72/2,903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.34

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