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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.76, 4,179.63 and 2,907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.76, 4,179.63 and 2,907.84 is: 4,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.76 : 4,179.63 = 2,907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.76/4,179.63 = 2,907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.76x = 4,179.63 × 2,907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.76x = 12,153,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153,695.30/3,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.40

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