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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.86, 3,480.84 and 1,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.86, 3,480.84 and 1,003.83 is: 1,505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.86 : 3,480.84 = 1,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.86/3,480.84 = 1,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.86x = 3,480.84 × 1,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.86x = 3,494,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,171.62/2,320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.55

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