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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.73, 4,493.79 and 2,548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.73, 4,493.79 and 2,548.62 is: 3,810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.73 : 4,493.79 = 2,548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.73/4,493.79 = 2,548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.73x = 4,493.79 × 2,548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.73x = 11,452,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,452,963.07/3,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.38

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