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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.77, 4,150.50 and 2,691.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.77, 4,150.50 and 2,691.47 is: 3,715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.77 : 4,150.50 = 2,691.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.77/4,150.50 = 2,691.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.77x = 4,150.50 × 2,691.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.77x = 11,170,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170,932.78/3,006.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.27

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