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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.58, 4,521.39 and 2,722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.58, 4,521.39 and 2,722.44 is: 4,084.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.58 : 4,521.39 = 2,722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.58/4,521.39 = 2,722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.58x = 4,521.39 × 2,722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.58x = 12,309,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,309,204.56/3,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.58

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