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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.67, 4,003.20 and 2,308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.67, 4,003.20 and 2,308.15 is: 3,182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.67 : 4,003.20 = 2,308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.67/4,003.20 = 2,308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.67x = 4,003.20 × 2,308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.67x = 9,239,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,962.07/2,903.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.16

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