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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.21, 4,499.43 and 1,832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.21, 4,499.43 and 1,832.61 is: 2,745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.21 : 4,499.43 = 1,832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.21/4,499.43 = 1,832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.21x = 4,499.43 × 1,832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.21x = 8,245,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,700.41/3,003.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.63

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