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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.10, 4,499.22 and 1,614.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.10, 4,499.22 and 1,614.98 is: 2,419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.10 : 4,499.22 = 1,614.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.10/4,499.22 = 1,614.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.10x = 4,499.22 × 1,614.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.10x = 7,266,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,150.32/3,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.55

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