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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.53, 4,144.70 and 1,884.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.53, 4,144.70 and 1,884.11 is: 2,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.53 : 4,144.70 = 1,884.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.53/4,144.70 = 1,884.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.53x = 4,144.70 × 1,884.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.53x = 7,809,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809,054.70/3,003.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.96

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