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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.49, 4,349.57 and 2,319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.49, 4,349.57 and 2,319.71 is: 3,475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.49 : 4,349.57 = 2,319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.49/4,349.57 = 2,319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.49x = 4,349.57 × 2,319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.49x = 10,089,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,089,707.68/2,903.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.03

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