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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.68, 4,144.16 and 2,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.68, 4,144.16 and 2,374.32 is: 3,275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.68 : 4,144.16 = 2,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.68/4,144.16 = 2,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.68x = 4,144.16 × 2,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.68x = 9,839,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839,561.97/3,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.84

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