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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.91, 4,499.43 and 2,482.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.91, 4,499.43 and 2,482.03 is: 3,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.91 : 4,499.43 = 2,482.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.91/4,499.43 = 2,482.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.91x = 4,499.43 × 2,482.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.91x = 11,167,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,167,720.24/3,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.02

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