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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.31, 4,352.81 and 1,748.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.31, 4,352.81 and 1,748.79 is: 2,621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.31 : 4,352.81 = 1,748.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.31/4,352.81 = 1,748.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.31x = 4,352.81 × 1,748.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.31x = 7,612,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,141.86/2,903.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.88

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