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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.98, 4,572.90 and 2,704.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.98, 4,572.90 and 2,704.98 is: 4,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.98 : 4,572.90 = 2,704.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.98/4,572.90 = 2,704.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.98x = 4,572.90 × 2,704.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.98x = 12,369,603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369,603.04/3,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.30

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