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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.49, 4,006.86 and 1,577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.49, 4,006.86 and 1,577.22 is: 2,176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.49 : 4,006.86 = 1,577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.49/4,006.86 = 1,577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.49x = 4,006.86 × 1,577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.49x = 6,319,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,319,699.73/2,903.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.59

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