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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.65, 4,499.50 and 2,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.65, 4,499.50 and 2,351.33 is: 3,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.65 : 4,499.50 = 2,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.65/4,499.50 = 2,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.65x = 4,499.50 × 2,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.65x = 10,579,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,579,809.34/3,003.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.32

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