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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.89, 4,570.84 and 2,734.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.89, 4,570.84 and 2,734.84 is: 4,081.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.89 : 4,570.84 = 2,734.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.89/4,570.84 = 2,734.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.89x = 4,570.84 × 2,734.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.89x = 12,500,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500,516.07/3,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.28

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