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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.45, 4,353.31 and 2,032.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.45, 4,353.31 and 2,032.03 is: 3,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.45 : 4,353.31 = 2,032.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.45/4,353.31 = 2,032.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.45x = 4,353.31 × 2,032.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.45x = 8,846,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846,056.52/2,908.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.50

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