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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.02, 4,504.50 and 2,480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.02, 4,504.50 and 2,480.34 is: 3,727.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.02 : 4,504.50 = 2,480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.02/4,504.50 = 2,480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.02x = 4,504.50 × 2,480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.02x = 11,172,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,172,691.53/2,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.93

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