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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.87, 4,006.99 and 1,709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.87, 4,006.99 and 1,709.22 is: 2,358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.87 : 4,006.99 = 1,709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.87/4,006.99 = 1,709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.87x = 4,006.99 × 1,709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.87x = 6,848,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,835.33/2,903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.52

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