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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.30, 4,509.45 and 1,972.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.30, 4,509.45 and 1,972.84 is: 2,959.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.30 : 4,509.45 = 1,972.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.30/4,509.45 = 1,972.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.30x = 4,509.45 × 1,972.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.30x = 8,896,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896,413.47/3,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.26

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