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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.71, 4,555.17 and 2,750.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.71, 4,555.17 and 2,750.89 is: 4,118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.71 : 4,555.17 = 2,750.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.71/4,555.17 = 2,750.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.71x = 4,555.17 × 2,750.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.71x = 12,530,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,530,760.21/3,042.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.29

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