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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.16, 4,349.52 and 2,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.16, 4,349.52 and 2,443.80 is: 3,661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.16 : 4,349.52 = 2,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.16/4,349.52 = 2,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.16x = 4,349.52 × 2,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.16x = 10,629,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629,356.98/2,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.31

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