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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.33, 4,144.66 and 1,884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.33, 4,144.66 and 1,884.32 is: 2,600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.33 : 4,144.66 = 1,884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.33/4,144.66 = 1,884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.33x = 4,144.66 × 1,884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.33x = 7,809,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809,840.30/3,003.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.39

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