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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.42, 4,496.90 and 2,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.42, 4,496.90 and 2,014.88 is: 3,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.42 : 4,496.90 = 2,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.42/4,496.90 = 2,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.42x = 4,496.90 × 2,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.42x = 9,060,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,060,713.87/3,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.80

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