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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.43, 4,497.18 and 2,415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.43, 4,497.18 and 2,415.64 is: 3,617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.43 : 4,497.18 = 2,415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.43/4,497.18 = 2,415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.43x = 4,497.18 × 2,415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.43x = 10,863,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,863,567.90/3,003.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.05

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