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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.48, 4,503.60 and 1,155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.48, 4,503.60 and 1,155.06 is: 1,731.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.48 : 4,503.60 = 1,155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.48/4,503.60 = 1,155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.48x = 4,503.60 × 1,155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.48x = 5,201,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,928.22/3,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.97

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