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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.62, 4,841.55 and 2,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.62, 4,841.55 and 2,003.70 is: 2,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.62 : 4,841.55 = 2,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.62/4,841.55 = 2,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.62x = 4,841.55 × 2,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.62x = 9,701,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701,013.74/3,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.19

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