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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.78, 4,532.72 and 2,711.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.78, 4,532.72 and 2,711.03 is: 4,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.78 : 4,532.72 = 2,711.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.78/4,532.72 = 2,711.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.78x = 4,532.72 × 2,711.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.78x = 12,288,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,288,303.68/3,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.52

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