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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.66, 4,544.73 and 2,457.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.66, 4,544.73 and 2,457.42 is: 3,688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.66 : 4,544.73 = 2,457.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.66/4,544.73 = 2,457.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.66x = 4,544.73 × 2,457.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.66x = 11,168,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,168,310.40/3,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.76

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