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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.43, 4,481.27 and 3,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.43, 4,481.27 and 3,001.34 is: 4,475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.43 : 4,481.27 = 3,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.43/4,481.27 = 3,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.43x = 4,481.27 × 3,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.43x = 13,449,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,449,777.49/3,005.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.16

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