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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.93, 4,015.19 and 2,534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.93, 4,015.19 and 2,534.88 is: 3,504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.93 : 4,015.19 = 2,534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.93/4,015.19 = 2,534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.93x = 4,015.19 × 2,534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.93x = 10,178,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,178,031.16/2,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.92

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