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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.76, 4,517.03 and 2,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.76, 4,517.03 and 2,744.82 is: 4,094.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.76 : 4,517.03 = 2,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.76/4,517.03 = 2,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.76x = 4,517.03 × 2,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.76x = 12,398,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,398,420.56/3,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.92

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