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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.26, 4,355.11 and 1,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.26, 4,355.11 and 1,171.90 is: 1,757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.26 : 4,355.11 = 1,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.26/4,355.11 = 1,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.26x = 4,355.11 × 1,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.26x = 5,103,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,753.41/2,903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.94

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