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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.70, 4,052.43 and 2,903.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.70, 4,052.43 and 2,903.06 is: 3,980.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.70 : 4,052.43 = 2,903.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.70/4,052.43 = 2,903.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.70x = 4,052.43 × 2,903.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.70x = 11,764,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,764,447.44/2,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.26

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