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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.28, 4,006.26 and 1,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.28, 4,006.26 and 1,708.44 is: 2,357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.28 : 4,006.26 = 1,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.28/4,006.26 = 1,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.28x = 4,006.26 × 1,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.28x = 6,844,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844,454.83/2,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.49

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