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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.62, 4,555.03 and 2,750.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.62, 4,555.03 and 2,750.79 is: 4,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.62 : 4,555.03 = 2,750.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.62/4,555.03 = 2,750.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.62x = 4,555.03 × 2,750.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.62x = 12,529,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,529,951.49/3,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.15

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