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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.42, 4,507.44 and 1,963.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.42, 4,507.44 and 1,963.14 is: 2,946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.42 : 4,507.44 = 1,963.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.42/4,507.44 = 1,963.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.42x = 4,507.44 × 1,963.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.42x = 8,848,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848,735.76/3,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.22

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