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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.67, 4,551.93 and 2,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.67, 4,551.93 and 2,874.76 is: 4,312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.67 : 4,551.93 = 2,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.67/4,551.93 = 2,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.67x = 4,551.93 × 2,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.67x = 13,085,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,085,694.91/3,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.07

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