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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.78, 4,538.76 and 2,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.78, 4,538.76 and 2,652.52 is: 3,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.78 : 4,538.76 = 2,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.78/4,538.76 = 2,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.78x = 4,538.76 × 2,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.78x = 12,039,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,039,138.41/3,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.70

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