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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.38, 4,552.61 and 2,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.38, 4,552.61 and 2,103.03 is: 2,903.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.38 : 4,552.61 = 2,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.38/4,552.61 = 2,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.38x = 4,552.61 × 2,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.38x = 9,574,264.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574,264.89/3,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.60

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