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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.89, 3,614.03 and 1,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.89, 3,614.03 and 1,003.06 is: 1,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.89 : 3,614.03 = 1,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.89/3,614.03 = 1,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.89x = 3,614.03 × 1,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.89x = 3,625,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,088.93/2,408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.88

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