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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.99, 4,561.57 and 2,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.99, 4,561.57 and 2,755.16 is: 4,124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.99 : 4,561.57 = 2,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.99/4,561.57 = 2,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.99x = 4,561.57 × 2,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.99x = 12,567,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567,852.94/3,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.68

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