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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.73, 4,504.92 and 2,309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.73, 4,504.92 and 2,309.26 is: 3,458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.73 : 4,504.92 = 2,309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.73/4,504.92 = 2,309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.73x = 4,504.92 × 2,309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.73x = 10,403,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,403,020.08/3,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.76

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