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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.98, 4,564.58 and 2,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.98, 4,564.58 and 2,003.84 is: 3,001.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.98 : 4,564.58 = 2,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.98/4,564.58 = 2,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.98x = 4,564.58 × 2,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.98x = 9,146,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146,687.99/3,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.89

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