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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.49, 4,506.77 and 2,359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.49, 4,506.77 and 2,359.33 is: 3,539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.49 : 4,506.77 = 2,359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.49/4,506.77 = 2,359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.49x = 4,506.77 × 2,359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.49x = 10,632,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632,952.30/3,004.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.02

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