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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.10, 4,510.05 and 2,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.10, 4,510.05 and 2,182.30 is: 3,277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.10 : 4,510.05 = 2,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.10/4,510.05 = 2,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.10x = 4,510.05 × 2,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.10x = 9,842,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842,282.12/3,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.37

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