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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.67, 4,565.86 and 2,877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.67, 4,565.86 and 2,877.59 is: 4,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.67 : 4,565.86 = 2,877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.67/4,565.86 = 2,877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.67x = 4,565.86 × 2,877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.67x = 13,138,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,138,679.53/3,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.73

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