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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.68, 4,497.12 and 2,898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.68, 4,497.12 and 2,898.92 is: 4,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.68 : 4,497.12 = 2,898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.68/4,497.12 = 2,898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.68x = 4,497.12 × 2,898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.68x = 13,036,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036,791.11/3,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.72

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