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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.49, 3,476.25 and 1,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.49, 3,476.25 and 1,003.08 is: 1,503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.49 : 3,476.25 = 1,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.49/3,476.25 = 1,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.49x = 3,476.25 × 1,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.49x = 3,486,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,969.89/2,318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.98

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