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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.52, 4,498.78 and 1,905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.52, 4,498.78 and 1,905.16 is: 2,853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.52 : 4,498.78 = 1,905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.52/4,498.78 = 1,905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.52x = 4,498.78 × 1,905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.52x = 8,570,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,895.70/3,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.62

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