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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.10, 4,525.67 and 2,691.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.10, 4,525.67 and 2,691.78 is: 4,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.10 : 4,525.67 = 2,691.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.10/4,525.67 = 2,691.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.10x = 4,525.67 × 2,691.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.10x = 12,182,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182,107.99/3,020.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.68

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