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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.76, 4,175.46 and 2,904.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.76, 4,175.46 and 2,904.84 is: 4,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.76 : 4,175.46 = 2,904.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.76/4,175.46 = 2,904.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.76x = 4,175.46 × 2,904.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.76x = 12,129,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,129,043.23/3,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.23

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