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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.54, 4,550.74 and 2,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.54, 4,550.74 and 2,979.28 is: 4,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.54 : 4,550.74 = 2,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.54/4,550.74 = 2,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.54x = 4,550.74 × 2,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.54x = 13,557,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,557,928.67/3,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.34

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