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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.46, 4,504.17 and 1,358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.46, 4,504.17 and 1,358.94 is: 2,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.46 : 4,504.17 = 1,358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.46/4,504.17 = 1,358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.46x = 4,504.17 × 1,358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.46x = 6,120,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,120,896.78/3,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.63

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