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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.85, 7,504.28 and 3,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.85, 7,504.28 and 3,054.60 is: 4,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.85 : 7,504.28 = 3,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.85/7,504.28 = 3,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.85x = 7,504.28 × 3,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.85x = 22,922,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,573.69/5,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.90

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