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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.01, 4,176.40 and 2,615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.01, 4,176.40 and 2,615.74 is: 3,600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.01 : 4,176.40 = 2,615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.01/4,176.40 = 2,615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.01x = 4,176.40 × 2,615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.01x = 10,924,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,924,363.46/3,034.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.64

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