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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.38, 4,143.48 and 1,761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.38, 4,143.48 and 1,761.38 is: 2,430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.38 : 4,143.48 = 1,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.38/4,143.48 = 1,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.38x = 4,143.48 × 1,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.38x = 7,298,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,298,242.80/3,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.01

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