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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.72, 4,505.51 and 1,359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.72, 4,505.51 and 1,359.07 is: 2,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.72 : 4,505.51 = 1,359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.72/4,505.51 = 1,359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.72x = 4,505.51 × 1,359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.72x = 6,123,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,274.15/3,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.56

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