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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.68, 4,488.78 and 2,699.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.68, 4,488.78 and 2,699.50 is: 4,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.68 : 4,488.78 = 2,699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.68/4,488.78 = 2,699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.68x = 4,488.78 × 2,699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.68x = 12,117,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,117,461.61/3,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.52

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