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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.35, 4,483.56 and 2,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.35, 4,483.56 and 2,676.30 is: 3,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.35 : 4,483.56 = 2,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.35/4,483.56 = 2,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.35x = 4,483.56 × 2,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.35x = 11,999,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,999,351.63/3,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.99

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