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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.68, 4,345.80 and 2,383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.68, 4,345.80 and 2,383.66 is: 3,567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.68 : 4,345.80 = 2,383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.68/4,345.80 = 2,383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.68x = 4,345.80 × 2,383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.68x = 10,358,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358,909.63/2,903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.51

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