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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.83, 4,502.77 and 1,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.83, 4,502.77 and 1,358.23 is: 2,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.83 : 4,502.77 = 1,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.83/4,502.77 = 1,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.83x = 4,502.77 × 1,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.83x = 6,115,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115,797.30/3,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.68

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