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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.40, 4,352.46 and 1,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.40, 4,352.46 and 1,170.84 is: 1,755.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.40 : 4,352.46 = 1,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.40/4,352.46 = 1,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.40x = 4,352.46 × 1,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.40x = 5,096,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,034.27/2,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.20

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