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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.30, 4,487.40 and 2,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.30, 4,487.40 and 2,004.30 is: 3,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.30 : 4,487.40 = 2,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.30/4,487.40 = 2,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.30x = 4,487.40 × 2,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.30x = 8,994,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,095.82/2,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.74

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