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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.24, 4,278.02 and 1,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.24, 4,278.02 and 1,003.41 is: 1,505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.24 : 4,278.02 = 1,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.24/4,278.02 = 1,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.24x = 4,278.02 × 1,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.24x = 4,292,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,603.03/2,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.00

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