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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.41, 4,354.70 and 1,171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.41, 4,354.70 and 1,171.63 is: 1,757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.41 : 4,354.70 = 1,171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.41/4,354.70 = 1,171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.41x = 4,354.70 × 1,171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.41x = 5,102,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,075.39/2,903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.27

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