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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.26, 4,004.76 and 2,708.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.26, 4,004.76 and 2,708.86 is: 3,736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.26 : 4,004.76 = 2,708.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.26/4,004.76 = 2,708.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.26x = 4,004.76 × 2,708.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.26x = 10,848,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,848,334.17/2,903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.60

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