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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.63, 4,552.61 and 2,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.63, 4,552.61 and 2,727.54 is: 4,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.63 : 4,552.61 = 2,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.63/4,552.61 = 2,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.63x = 4,552.61 × 2,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.63x = 12,417,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417,425.88/3,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.21

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