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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.55, 4,014.69 and 2,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.55, 4,014.69 and 2,534.52 is: 3,504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.55 : 4,014.69 = 2,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.55/4,014.69 = 2,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.55x = 4,014.69 × 2,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.55x = 10,175,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175,312.10/2,903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.44

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