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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.94, 4,504.41 and 1,359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.94, 4,504.41 and 1,359.18 is: 2,038.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.94 : 4,504.41 = 1,359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.94/4,504.41 = 1,359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.94x = 4,504.41 × 1,359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.94x = 6,122,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,303.98/3,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.77

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