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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.29, 4,503.30 and 1,441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.29, 4,503.30 and 1,441.86 is: 2,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.29 : 4,503.30 = 1,441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.29/4,503.30 = 1,441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.29x = 4,503.30 × 1,441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.29x = 6,493,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,493,128.14/3,003.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.01

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