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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.97, 4,141.81 and 2,584.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.97, 4,141.81 and 2,584.02 is: 3,563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.97 : 4,141.81 = 2,584.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.97/4,141.81 = 2,584.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.97x = 4,141.81 × 2,584.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.97x = 10,702,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,702,517.93/3,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.98

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