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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.03, 4,144.53 and 2,152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.03, 4,144.53 and 2,152.59 is: 2,969.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.03 : 4,144.53 = 2,152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.03/4,144.53 = 2,152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.03x = 4,144.53 × 2,152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.03x = 8,921,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,473.83/3,004.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.84

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