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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.86, 4,508.78 and 2,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.86, 4,508.78 and 2,028.82 is: 3,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.86 : 4,508.78 = 2,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.86/4,508.78 = 2,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.86x = 4,508.78 × 2,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.86x = 9,147,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147,503.04/3,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.24

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