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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.59, 4,566.81 and 2,994.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.59, 4,566.81 and 2,994.45 is: 4,493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.59 : 4,566.81 = 2,994.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.59/4,566.81 = 2,994.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.59x = 4,566.81 × 2,994.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.59x = 13,675,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,675,084.20/3,043.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.08

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