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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.22, 4,008.33 and 2,373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.22, 4,008.33 and 2,373.39 is: 3,276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.22 : 4,008.33 = 2,373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.22/4,008.33 = 2,373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.22x = 4,008.33 × 2,373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.22x = 9,513,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513,330.34/2,903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.82

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