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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.04, 4,499.46 and 1,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.04, 4,499.46 and 1,962.46 is: 2,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.04 : 4,499.46 = 1,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.04/4,499.46 = 1,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.04x = 4,499.46 × 1,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.04x = 8,830,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,830,010.27/3,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.40

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