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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.83, 4,010.57 and 1,957.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.83, 4,010.57 and 1,957.99 is: 2,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.83 : 4,010.57 = 1,957.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.83/4,010.57 = 1,957.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.83x = 4,010.57 × 1,957.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.83x = 7,852,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,635.90/2,903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.24

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