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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.76, 4,710.90 and 2,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.76, 4,710.90 and 2,903.72 is: 4,365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.76 : 4,710.90 = 2,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.76/4,710.90 = 2,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.76x = 4,710.90 × 2,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.76x = 13,679,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,679,134.55/3,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.09

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