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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.80, 4,352.05 and 2,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.80, 4,352.05 and 2,670.52 is: 4,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.80 : 4,352.05 = 2,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.80/4,352.05 = 2,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.80x = 4,352.05 × 2,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.80x = 11,622,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,622,236.57/2,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.42

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