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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.44, 4,523.52 and 2,704.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.44, 4,523.52 and 2,704.56 is: 4,035.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.44 : 4,523.52 = 2,704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.44/4,523.52 = 2,704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.44x = 4,523.52 × 2,704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.44x = 12,234,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,234,131.25/3,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.75

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