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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.01, 4,858.10 and 2,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.01, 4,858.10 and 2,003.70 is: 3,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.01 : 4,858.10 = 2,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.01/4,858.10 = 2,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.01x = 4,858.10 × 2,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.01x = 9,734,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734,164.95/3,238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.22

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