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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.89, 4,506.55 and 1,360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.89, 4,506.55 and 1,360.43 is: 2,040.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.89 : 4,506.55 = 1,360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.89/4,506.55 = 1,360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.89x = 4,506.55 × 1,360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.89x = 6,130,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130,853.68/3,003.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.97

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