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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.76, 4,176.85 and 2,905.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.76, 4,176.85 and 2,905.84 is: 4,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.76 : 4,176.85 = 2,905.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.76/4,176.85 = 2,905.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.76x = 4,176.85 × 2,905.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.76x = 12,137,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137,257.80/3,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.62

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