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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.44, 4,566.90 and 2,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.44, 4,566.90 and 2,702.84 is: 4,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.44 : 4,566.90 = 2,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.44/4,566.90 = 2,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.44x = 4,566.90 × 2,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.44x = 12,343,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343,600.00/3,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.15

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