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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.72, 4,503.51 and 1,615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.72, 4,503.51 and 1,615.66 is: 2,422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.72 : 4,503.51 = 1,615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.72/4,503.51 = 1,615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.72x = 4,503.51 × 1,615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.72x = 7,276,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276,140.97/3,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.38

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