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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.03, 4,142.84 and 1,726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.03, 4,142.84 and 1,726.11 is: 2,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.03 : 4,142.84 = 1,726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.03/4,142.84 = 1,726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.03x = 4,142.84 × 1,726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.03x = 7,150,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,997.55/3,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.05

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