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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.66, 4,519.38 and 2,845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.66, 4,519.38 and 2,845.04 is: 4,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.66 : 4,519.38 = 2,845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.66/4,519.38 = 2,845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.66x = 4,519.38 × 2,845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.66x = 12,857,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,857,794.28/3,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.38

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