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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.74, 4,563.99 and 2,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.74, 4,563.99 and 2,670.92 is: 3,986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.74 : 4,563.99 = 2,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.74/4,563.99 = 2,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.74x = 4,563.99 × 2,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.74x = 12,190,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190,038.82/3,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.62

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