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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.47, 4,145.31 and 2,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.47, 4,145.31 and 2,059.84 is: 2,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.47 : 4,145.31 = 2,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.47/4,145.31 = 2,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.47x = 4,145.31 × 2,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.47x = 8,538,675.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538,675.35/3,002.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.88

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