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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.92, 5,014.32 and 2,903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.92, 5,014.32 and 2,903.50 is: 4,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.92 : 5,014.32 = 2,903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.92/5,014.32 = 2,903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.92x = 5,014.32 × 2,903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.92x = 14,559,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559,078.12/3,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.69

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