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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.83, 4,529.99 and 2,403.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.83, 4,529.99 and 2,403.79 is: 3,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.83 : 4,529.99 = 2,403.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.83/4,529.99 = 2,403.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.83x = 4,529.99 × 2,403.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.83x = 10,889,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889,144.66/3,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.30

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