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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.41, 4,006.68 and 1,577.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.41, 4,006.68 and 1,577.11 is: 2,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.41 : 4,006.68 = 1,577.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.41/4,006.68 = 1,577.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.41x = 4,006.68 × 1,577.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.41x = 6,318,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,318,975.09/2,903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.40

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