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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.16, 4,334.19 and 2,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.16, 4,334.19 and 2,465.88 is: 3,681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.16 : 4,334.19 = 2,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.16/4,334.19 = 2,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.16x = 4,334.19 × 2,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.16x = 10,687,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,687,592.44/2,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.37

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