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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.72, 4,549.97 and 2,613.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.72, 4,549.97 and 2,613.53 is: 3,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.72 : 4,549.97 = 2,613.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.72/4,549.97 = 2,613.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.72x = 4,549.97 × 2,613.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.72x = 11,891,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,891,501.00/3,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.25

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