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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.70, 4,850.55 and 3,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.70, 4,850.55 and 3,003.30 is: 4,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.70 : 4,850.55 = 3,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.70/4,850.55 = 3,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.70x = 4,850.55 × 3,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.70x = 14,567,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567,656.82/3,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.95

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