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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.96, 4,476.63 and 2,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.96, 4,476.63 and 2,711.56 is: 4,081.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.96 : 4,476.63 = 2,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.96/4,476.63 = 2,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.96x = 4,476.63 × 2,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.96x = 12,138,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,138,650.84/2,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.65

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