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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.77, 4,511.96 and 2,707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.77, 4,511.96 and 2,707.38 is: 4,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.77 : 4,511.96 = 2,707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.77/4,511.96 = 2,707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.77x = 4,511.96 × 2,707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.77x = 12,215,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,215,576.73/3,021.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.53

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