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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.44, 4,493.85 and 2,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.44, 4,493.85 and 2,602.20 is: 3,884.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.44 : 4,493.85 = 2,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.44/4,493.85 = 2,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.44x = 4,493.85 × 2,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.44x = 11,693,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,693,896.47/3,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.45

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