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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.86, 4,507.28 and 2,027.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.86, 4,507.28 and 2,027.81 is: 3,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.86 : 4,507.28 = 2,027.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.86/4,507.28 = 2,027.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.86x = 4,507.28 × 2,027.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.86x = 9,139,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139,907.46/3,003.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.72

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