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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.72, 4,181.49 and 2,403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.72, 4,181.49 and 2,403.09 is: 3,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.72 : 4,181.49 = 2,403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.72/4,181.49 = 2,403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.72x = 4,181.49 × 2,403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.72x = 10,048,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,048,496.80/3,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.27

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