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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.90, 4,563.40 and 2,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.90, 4,563.40 and 2,729.84 is: 4,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.90 : 4,563.40 = 2,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.90/4,563.40 = 2,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.90x = 4,563.40 × 2,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.90x = 12,457,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457,351.86/3,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.83

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