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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.12, 4,493.70 and 1,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.12, 4,493.70 and 1,771.08 is: 2,650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.12 : 4,493.70 = 1,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.12/4,493.70 = 1,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.12x = 4,493.70 × 1,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.12x = 7,958,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958,702.20/3,003.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.14

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