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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.59, 4,330.95 and 2,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.59, 4,330.95 and 2,637.52 is: 3,934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.59 : 4,330.95 = 2,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.59/4,330.95 = 2,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.59x = 4,330.95 × 2,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.59x = 11,422,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,422,967.24/2,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.08

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