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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.36, 4,499.52 and 2,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.36, 4,499.52 and 2,501 is: 3,744.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.36 : 4,499.52 = 2,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.36/4,499.52 = 2,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.36x = 4,499.52 × 2,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.36x = 11,253,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,253,299.52/3,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.41

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