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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.08, 4,504.10 and 1,359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.08, 4,504.10 and 1,359.24 is: 2,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.08 : 4,504.10 = 1,359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.08/4,504.10 = 1,359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.08x = 4,504.10 × 1,359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.08x = 6,122,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,146.09/3,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.63

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