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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.41, 4,547.36 and 2,459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.41, 4,547.36 and 2,459.17 is: 3,691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.41 : 4,547.36 = 2,459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.41/4,547.36 = 2,459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.41x = 4,547.36 × 2,459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.41x = 11,182,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,719.00/3,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.39

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