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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445, 4,766.62 and 3,003.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445, 4,766.62 and 3,003.82 is: 4,156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445 : 4,766.62 = 3,003.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445/4,766.62 = 3,003.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445x = 4,766.62 × 3,003.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445x = 14,318,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,318,068.49/3,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.19

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