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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.92, 4,501.64 and 1,358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.92, 4,501.64 and 1,358.57 is: 2,036.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.92 : 4,501.64 = 1,358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.92/4,501.64 = 1,358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.92x = 4,501.64 × 1,358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.92x = 6,115,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115,763.75/3,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.61

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