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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.54, 4,544.74 and 2,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.54, 4,544.74 and 2,975.28 is: 4,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.54 : 4,544.74 = 2,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.54/4,544.74 = 2,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.54x = 4,544.74 × 2,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.54x = 13,521,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,521,874.03/3,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.34

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