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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.93, 4,505.62 and 2,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.93, 4,505.62 and 2,481.88 is: 3,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.93 : 4,505.62 = 2,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.93/4,505.62 = 2,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.93x = 4,505.62 × 2,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.93x = 11,182,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,408.17/3,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.59

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