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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.03, 4,498.81 and 1,419.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.03, 4,498.81 and 1,419.06 is: 2,126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.03 : 4,498.81 = 1,419.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.03/4,498.81 = 1,419.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.03x = 4,498.81 × 1,419.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.03x = 6,384,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,384,081.32/3,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.59

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