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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.63, 4,500.52 and 1,877.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.63, 4,500.52 and 1,877.41 is: 2,813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.63 : 4,500.52 = 1,877.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.63/4,500.52 = 1,877.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.63x = 4,500.52 × 1,877.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.63x = 8,449,321.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,321.25/3,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.98

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