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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.76, 4,553.64 and 2,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.76, 4,553.64 and 2,171.76 is: 3,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.76 : 4,553.64 = 2,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.76/4,553.64 = 2,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.76x = 4,553.64 × 2,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.76x = 9,889,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889,413.21/3,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.64

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