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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.65, 4,503.34 and 1,028.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.65, 4,503.34 and 1,028.33 is: 1,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.65 : 4,503.34 = 1,028.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.65/4,503.34 = 1,028.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.65x = 4,503.34 × 1,028.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.65x = 4,630,891.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,891.96/3,003.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.76

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