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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.71, 4,563.44 and 2,762.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.71, 4,563.44 and 2,762.46 is: 4,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.71 : 4,563.44 = 2,762.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.71/4,563.44 = 2,762.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.71x = 4,563.44 × 2,762.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.71x = 12,606,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,306.65/3,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.80

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