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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.33, 4,507.32 and 2,085.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.33, 4,507.32 and 2,085.33 is: 3,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.33 : 4,507.32 = 2,085.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.33/4,507.32 = 2,085.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.33x = 4,507.32 × 2,085.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.33x = 9,399,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,249.62/3,003.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.61

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