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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.08, 4,573.24 and 2,696.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.08, 4,573.24 and 2,696.71 is: 4,047.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.08 : 4,573.24 = 2,696.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.08/4,573.24 = 2,696.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.08x = 4,573.24 × 2,696.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.08x = 12,332,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,702.04/3,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.38

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