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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.29, 4,491.39 and 2,595.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.29, 4,491.39 and 2,595.79 is: 3,883.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.29 : 4,491.39 = 2,595.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.29/4,491.39 = 2,595.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.29x = 4,491.39 × 2,595.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.29x = 11,658,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,658,705.25/3,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.27

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