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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.76, 4,577.85 and 2,009.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.76, 4,577.85 and 2,009.25 is: 3,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.76 : 4,577.85 = 2,009.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.76/4,577.85 = 2,009.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.76x = 4,577.85 × 2,009.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.76x = 9,198,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198,045.11/3,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.97

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