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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.03, 4,144.22 and 1,727.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.03, 4,144.22 and 1,727.11 is: 2,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.03 : 4,144.22 = 1,727.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.03/4,144.22 = 1,727.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.03x = 4,144.22 × 1,727.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.03x = 7,157,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,523.80/3,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.43

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