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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.73, 4,145.66 and 1,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.73, 4,145.66 and 1,885.60 is: 2,602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.73 : 4,145.66 = 1,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.73/4,145.66 = 1,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.73x = 4,145.66 × 1,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.73x = 7,817,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817,056.50/3,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.45

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