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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.41, 4,498.41 and 2,028.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.41, 4,498.41 and 2,028.57 is: 3,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.41 : 4,498.41 = 2,028.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.41/4,498.41 = 2,028.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.41x = 4,498.41 × 2,028.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.41x = 9,125,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125,339.57/3,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.32

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