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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.38, 4,503.74 and 1,359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.38, 4,503.74 and 1,359.86 is: 2,039.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.38 : 4,503.74 = 1,359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.38/4,503.74 = 1,359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.38x = 4,503.74 × 1,359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.38x = 6,124,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,455.88/3,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.19

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