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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.81, 4,525.56 and 2,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.81, 4,525.56 and 2,706.76 is: 4,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.81 : 4,525.56 = 2,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.81/4,525.56 = 2,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.81x = 4,525.56 × 2,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.81x = 12,249,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,604.79/3,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.45

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