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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.64, 4,505.81 and 2,703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.64, 4,505.81 and 2,703.26 is: 4,036.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.64 : 4,505.81 = 2,703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.64/4,505.81 = 2,703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.64x = 4,505.81 × 2,703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.64x = 12,180,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180,360.17/3,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.39

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