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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.27, 4,503.99 and 1,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.27, 4,503.99 and 1,770.34 is: 2,654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.27 : 4,503.99 = 1,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.27/4,503.99 = 1,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.27x = 4,503.99 × 1,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.27x = 7,973,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,973,593.66/3,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.97

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