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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.06, 4,515.39 and 2,677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.06, 4,515.39 and 2,677.14 is: 3,993.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.06 : 4,515.39 = 2,677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.06/4,515.39 = 2,677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.06x = 4,515.39 × 2,677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.06x = 12,088,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,088,331.18/3,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.42

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