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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.42, 4,554.86 and 2,673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.42, 4,554.86 and 2,673.74 is: 4,010.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.42 : 4,554.86 = 2,673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.42/4,554.86 = 2,673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.42x = 4,554.86 × 2,673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.42x = 12,178,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,511.38/3,036.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.81

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