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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.08, 4,499.76 and 1,539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.08, 4,499.76 and 1,539.12 is: 2,306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.08 : 4,499.76 = 1,539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.08/4,499.76 = 1,539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.08x = 4,499.76 × 1,539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.08x = 6,925,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925,670.61/3,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.96

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