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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.67, 4,576.32 and 2,801.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.67, 4,576.32 and 2,801.81 is: 4,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.67 : 4,576.32 = 2,801.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.67/4,576.32 = 2,801.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.67x = 4,576.32 × 2,801.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.67x = 12,821,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,821,979.14/3,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.38

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