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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.40, 4,501.98 and 2,075.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.40, 4,501.98 and 2,075.22 is: 3,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.40 : 4,501.98 = 2,075.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.40/4,501.98 = 2,075.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.40x = 4,501.98 × 2,075.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.40x = 9,342,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,598.94/3,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.71

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