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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.96, 4,552.36 and 2,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.96, 4,552.36 and 2,984.82 is: 4,478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.96 : 4,552.36 = 2,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.96/4,552.36 = 2,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.96x = 4,552.36 × 2,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.96x = 13,587,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,587,975.18/3,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.63

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