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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.54, 4,502.33 and 2,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.54, 4,502.33 and 2,997.22 is: 4,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.54 : 4,502.33 = 2,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.54/4,502.33 = 2,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.54x = 4,502.33 × 2,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.54x = 13,494,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,494,473.52/3,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.85

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