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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.89, 4,162.50 and 2,764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.89, 4,162.50 and 2,764.82 is: 3,818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.89 : 4,162.50 = 2,764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.89/4,162.50 = 2,764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.89x = 4,162.50 × 2,764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.89x = 11,508,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,508,542.44/3,013.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.50

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