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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.27, 4,144.01 and 1,942.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.27, 4,144.01 and 1,942.49 is: 2,680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.27 : 4,144.01 = 1,942.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.27/4,144.01 = 1,942.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.27x = 4,144.01 × 1,942.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.27x = 8,049,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,697.98/3,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.31

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