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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.48, 4,490.43 and 2,546.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.48, 4,490.43 and 2,546.37 is: 3,807.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.48 : 4,490.43 = 2,546.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.48/4,490.43 = 2,546.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.48x = 4,490.43 × 2,546.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.48x = 11,434,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,434,296.24/3,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.02

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