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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.98, 4,545.08 and 2,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.98, 4,545.08 and 2,371.26 is: 3,556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.98 : 4,545.08 = 2,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.98/4,545.08 = 2,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.98x = 4,545.08 × 2,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.98x = 10,777,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,777,566.40/3,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.98

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