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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.23, 4,468.29 and 2,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.23, 4,468.29 and 2,002.02 is: 3,006.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.23 : 4,468.29 = 2,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.23/4,468.29 = 2,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.23x = 4,468.29 × 2,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.23x = 8,945,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,945,605.95/2,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.69

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