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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.82, 4,558.62 and 2,684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.82, 4,558.62 and 2,684.78 is: 4,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.82 : 4,558.62 = 2,684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.82/4,558.62 = 2,684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.82x = 4,558.62 × 2,684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.82x = 12,238,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238,891.80/3,053.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.73

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