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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.23, 4,505.30 and 1,771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.23, 4,505.30 and 1,771.22 is: 2,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.23 : 4,505.30 = 1,771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.23/4,505.30 = 1,771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.23x = 4,505.30 × 1,771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.23x = 7,979,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,979,877.47/3,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.10

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