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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.64, 4,506.96 and 1,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.64, 4,506.96 and 1,618.24 is: 2,428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.64 : 4,506.96 = 1,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.64/4,506.96 = 1,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.64x = 4,506.96 × 1,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.64x = 7,293,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,342.95/3,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.17

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