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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.46, 4,547.37 and 2,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.46, 4,547.37 and 2,685 is: 4,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.46 : 4,547.37 = 2,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.46/4,547.37 = 2,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.46x = 4,547.37 × 2,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.46x = 12,209,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209,688.45/3,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.32

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