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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.46, 4,007.41 and 1,908.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.46, 4,007.41 and 1,908.83 is: 2,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.46 : 4,007.41 = 1,908.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.46/4,007.41 = 1,908.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.46x = 4,007.41 × 1,908.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.46x = 7,649,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,649,469.68/2,903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.61

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