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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.23, 4,565.78 and 2,700.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.23, 4,565.78 and 2,700.23 is: 4,047.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.23 : 4,565.78 = 2,700.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.23/4,565.78 = 2,700.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.23x = 4,565.78 × 2,700.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.23x = 12,328,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328,619.80/3,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.17

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