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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.94, 4,358.03 and 2,175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.94, 4,358.03 and 2,175.48 is: 3,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.94 : 4,358.03 = 2,175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.94/4,358.03 = 2,175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.94x = 4,358.03 × 2,175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.94x = 9,480,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,480,796.23/2,903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.80

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