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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.31, 4,006.60 and 1,577.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.31, 4,006.60 and 1,577.03 is: 2,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.31 : 4,006.60 = 1,577.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.31/4,006.60 = 1,577.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.31x = 4,006.60 × 1,577.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.31x = 6,318,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,318,520.51/2,903.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.32

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