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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.54, 4,580.39 and 2,877.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.54, 4,580.39 and 2,877.61 is: 4,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.54 : 4,580.39 = 2,877.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.54/4,580.39 = 2,877.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.54x = 4,580.39 × 2,877.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.54x = 13,180,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,180,576.07/3,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.15

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