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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.56, 4,003.38 and 2,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.56, 4,003.38 and 2,529.16 is: 3,487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.56 : 4,003.38 = 2,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.56/4,003.38 = 2,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.56x = 4,003.38 × 2,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.56x = 10,125,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125,188.56/2,903.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.16

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