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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.13, 4,497.43 and 2,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.13, 4,497.43 and 2,004.59 is: 3,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.13 : 4,497.43 = 2,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.13/4,497.43 = 2,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.13x = 4,497.43 × 2,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.13x = 9,015,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,503.20/3,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.04

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