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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.85, 4,140.86 and 2,584.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.85, 4,140.86 and 2,584.58 is: 3,564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.85 : 4,140.86 = 2,584.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.85/4,140.86 = 2,584.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.85x = 4,140.86 × 2,584.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.85x = 10,702,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,702,350.31/3,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.06

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