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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.48, 4,003.38 and 2,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.48, 4,003.38 and 2,062.44 is: 2,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.48 : 4,003.38 = 2,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.48/4,003.38 = 2,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.48x = 4,003.38 × 2,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.48x = 8,256,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,731.05/2,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.76

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