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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.37, 4,134.62 and 2,993.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.37, 4,134.62 and 2,993.27 is: 4,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.37 : 4,134.62 = 2,993.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.37/4,134.62 = 2,993.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.37x = 4,134.62 × 2,993.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.37x = 12,375,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375,998.37/3,002.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.08

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