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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.53, 4,595.43 and 2,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.53, 4,595.43 and 2,759.27 is: 4,137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.53 : 4,595.43 = 2,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.53/4,595.43 = 2,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.53x = 4,595.43 × 2,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.53x = 12,680,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,680,019.51/3,064.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.67

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