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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.52, 4,012.56 and 2,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.52, 4,012.56 and 2,579.52 is: 3,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.52 : 4,012.56 = 2,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.52/4,012.56 = 2,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.52x = 4,012.56 × 2,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.52x = 10,350,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,478.77/2,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.80

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