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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.21, 4,950.52 and 2,003.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.21, 4,950.52 and 2,003.94 is: 3,001.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.21 : 4,950.52 = 2,003.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.21/4,950.52 = 2,003.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.21x = 4,950.52 × 2,003.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.21x = 9,920,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920,540.04/3,305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.49

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