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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.74, 4,510.35 and 2,523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.74, 4,510.35 and 2,523.06 is: 3,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.74 : 4,510.35 = 2,523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.74/4,510.35 = 2,523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.74x = 4,510.35 × 2,523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.74x = 11,379,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,379,883.67/3,004.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.31

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