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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.39, 4,506.72 and 1,359.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.39, 4,506.72 and 1,359.81 is: 2,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.39 : 4,506.72 = 1,359.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.39/4,506.72 = 1,359.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.39x = 4,506.72 × 1,359.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.39x = 6,128,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,128,282.92/3,003.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.46

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