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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.65, 4,003.15 and 2,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.65, 4,003.15 and 2,308.12 is: 3,182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.65 : 4,003.15 = 2,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.65/4,003.15 = 2,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.65x = 4,003.15 × 2,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.65x = 9,239,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,750.58/2,903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.12

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