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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.70, 4,612.24 and 2,791.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.70, 4,612.24 and 2,791.54 is: 4,202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.70 : 4,612.24 = 2,791.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.70/4,612.24 = 2,791.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.70x = 4,612.24 × 2,791.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.70x = 12,875,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,875,252.45/3,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.52

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