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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.74, 4,499.37 and 2,677.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.74, 4,499.37 and 2,677.74 is: 4,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.74 : 4,499.37 = 2,677.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.74/4,499.37 = 2,677.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.74x = 4,499.37 × 2,677.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.74x = 12,048,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048,143.02/3,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.72

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