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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.12, 4,855.62 and 2,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.12, 4,855.62 and 2,003 is: 3,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.12 : 4,855.62 = 2,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.12/4,855.62 = 2,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.12x = 4,855.62 × 2,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.12x = 9,725,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,806.86/3,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.18

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