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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.90, 4,498.38 and 2,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.90, 4,498.38 and 2,350.58 is: 3,521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.90 : 4,498.38 = 2,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.90/4,498.38 = 2,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.90x = 4,498.38 × 2,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.90x = 10,573,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573,802.06/3,002.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.20

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