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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.99, 4,507.49 and 2,188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.99, 4,507.49 and 2,188.46 is: 3,282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.99 : 4,507.49 = 2,188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.99/4,507.49 = 2,188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.99x = 4,507.49 × 2,188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.99x = 9,864,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,864,461.57/3,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.69

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