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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.79, 4,542.09 and 2,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.79, 4,542.09 and 2,973.52 is: 4,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.79 : 4,542.09 = 2,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.79/4,542.09 = 2,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.79x = 4,542.09 × 2,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.79x = 13,505,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,505,995.46/3,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.68

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