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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.98, 4,502.93 and 1,441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.98, 4,502.93 and 1,441.69 is: 2,161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.98 : 4,502.93 = 1,441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.98/4,502.93 = 1,441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.98x = 4,502.93 × 1,441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.98x = 6,491,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,491,810.69/3,003.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.07

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