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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.88, 4,013.10 and 2,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.88, 4,013.10 and 2,437.32 is: 3,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.88 : 4,013.10 = 2,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.88/4,013.10 = 2,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.88x = 4,013.10 × 2,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.88x = 9,781,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,208.89/2,903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.32

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