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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.54, 4,513.86 and 2,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.54, 4,513.86 and 2,036.40 is: 3,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.54 : 4,513.86 = 2,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.54/4,513.86 = 2,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.54x = 4,513.86 × 2,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.54x = 9,192,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192,024.50/3,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.40

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