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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.58, 4,514.86 and 2,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.58, 4,514.86 and 2,544.26 is: 3,821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.58 : 4,514.86 = 2,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.58/4,514.86 = 2,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.58x = 4,514.86 × 2,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.58x = 11,486,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,486,977.70/3,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.88

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