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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.98, 4,548.08 and 2,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.98, 4,548.08 and 2,373.26 is: 3,559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.98 : 4,548.08 = 2,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.98/4,548.08 = 2,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.98x = 4,548.08 × 2,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.98x = 10,793,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,793,776.34/3,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.98

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