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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.89, 4,521.65 and 2,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.89, 4,521.65 and 2,724.72 is: 4,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.89 : 4,521.65 = 2,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.89/4,521.65 = 2,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.89x = 4,521.65 × 2,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.89x = 12,320,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320,230.19/3,013.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.82

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