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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.93, 4,087.59 and 1,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.93, 4,087.59 and 1,703.04 is: 2,350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.93 : 4,087.59 = 1,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.93/4,087.59 = 1,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.93x = 4,087.59 × 1,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.93x = 6,961,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,961,329.27/2,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.27

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