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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.74, 4,503.45 and 2,701.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.74, 4,503.45 and 2,701.39 is: 4,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.74 : 4,503.45 = 2,701.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.74/4,503.45 = 2,701.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.74x = 4,503.45 × 2,701.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.74x = 12,165,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,165,574.80/3,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.45

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