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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.05, 4,003.71 and 2,308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.05, 4,003.71 and 2,308.52 is: 3,182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.05 : 4,003.71 = 2,308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.05/4,003.71 = 2,308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.05x = 4,003.71 × 2,308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.05x = 9,242,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,242,663.28/2,904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.68

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