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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.06, 4,531.84 and 2,405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.06, 4,531.84 and 2,405.02 is: 3,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.06 : 4,531.84 = 2,405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.06/4,531.84 = 2,405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.06x = 4,531.84 × 2,405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.06x = 10,899,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,899,165.84/3,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.15

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