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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.85, 4,495.44 and 2,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.85, 4,495.44 and 2,073.16 is: 3,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.85 : 4,495.44 = 2,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.85/4,495.44 = 2,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.85x = 4,495.44 × 2,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.85x = 9,319,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,319,766.39/3,003.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.61

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