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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.64, 4,752.86 and 3,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.64, 4,752.86 and 3,004.60 is: 4,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.64 : 4,752.86 = 3,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.64/4,752.86 = 3,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.64x = 4,752.86 × 3,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.64x = 14,280,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280,404.37/3,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.49

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