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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.57, 4,143.60 and 1,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.57, 4,143.60 and 1,809 is: 2,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.57 : 4,143.60 = 1,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.57/4,143.60 = 1,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.57x = 4,143.60 × 1,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.57x = 7,495,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,772.40/3,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.62

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