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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.68, 4,136.47 and 2,994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.68, 4,136.47 and 2,994.57 is: 4,123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.68 : 4,136.47 = 2,994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.68/4,136.47 = 2,994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.68x = 4,136.47 × 2,994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.68x = 12,386,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,386,941.48/3,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.92

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