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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.84, 4,494.80 and 1,771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.84, 4,494.80 and 1,771.84 is: 2,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.84 : 4,494.80 = 1,771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.84/4,494.80 = 1,771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.84x = 4,494.80 × 1,771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.84x = 7,964,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,964,066.43/3,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.30

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