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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.32, 4,498.32 and 1,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.32, 4,498.32 and 1,357.40 is: 2,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.32 : 4,498.32 = 1,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.32/4,498.32 = 1,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.32x = 4,498.32 × 1,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.32x = 6,106,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,106,019.57/3,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.09

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