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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.28, 4,467.36 and 2,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.28, 4,467.36 and 2,003.76 is: 3,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.28 : 4,467.36 = 2,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.28/4,467.36 = 2,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.28x = 4,467.36 × 2,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.28x = 8,951,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,951,517.27/2,981.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.58

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