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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.88, 4,499.46 and 2,383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.88, 4,499.46 and 2,383.32 is: 3,571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.88 : 4,499.46 = 2,383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.88/4,499.46 = 2,383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.88x = 4,499.46 × 2,383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.88x = 10,723,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,723,653.01/3,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.12

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