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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.71, 4,140.35 and 2,404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.71, 4,140.35 and 2,404.25 is: 3,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.71 : 4,140.35 = 2,404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.71/4,140.35 = 2,404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.71x = 4,140.35 × 2,404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.71x = 9,954,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,954,426.48/3,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.05

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