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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.76, 4,557.90 and 2,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.76, 4,557.90 and 2,597 is: 3,900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.76 : 4,557.90 = 2,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.76/4,557.90 = 2,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.76x = 4,557.90 × 2,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.76x = 11,836,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,836,866.30/3,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.43

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