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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.22, 4,350.78 and 2,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.22, 4,350.78 and 2,254.14 is: 3,378.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.22 : 4,350.78 = 2,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.22/4,350.78 = 2,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.22x = 4,350.78 × 2,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.22x = 9,807,267.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,807,267.23/2,903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.07

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