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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.16, 3,997.62 and 2,625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.16, 3,997.62 and 2,625.30 is: 3,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.16 : 3,997.62 = 2,625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.16/3,997.62 = 2,625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.16x = 3,997.62 × 2,625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.16x = 10,494,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,494,951.79/2,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.01

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