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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.34, 4,361.22 and 2,789.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.34, 4,361.22 and 2,789.22 is: 4,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.34 : 4,361.22 = 2,789.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.34/4,361.22 = 2,789.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.34x = 4,361.22 × 2,789.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.34x = 12,164,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,164,402.05/2,903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.80

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