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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.53, 4,534.43 and 2,763.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.53, 4,534.43 and 2,763.34 is: 4,146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.53 : 4,534.43 = 2,763.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.53/4,534.43 = 2,763.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.53x = 4,534.43 × 2,763.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.53x = 12,530,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,530,146.64/3,021.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.96

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