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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.52, 4,663.84 and 3,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.52, 4,663.84 and 3,003.80 is: 4,142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.52 : 4,663.84 = 3,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.52/4,663.84 = 3,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.52x = 4,663.84 × 3,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.52x = 14,009,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,009,242.59/3,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.88

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