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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.71, 4,502.44 and 2,452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.71, 4,502.44 and 2,452.39 is: 3,673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.71 : 4,502.44 = 2,452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.71/4,502.44 = 2,452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.71x = 4,502.44 × 2,452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.71x = 11,041,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,041,750.59/3,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.59

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