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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.44, 4,614.57 and 2,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.44, 4,614.57 and 2,553.66 is: 3,837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.44 : 4,614.57 = 2,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.44/4,614.57 = 2,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.44x = 4,614.57 × 2,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.44x = 11,784,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,784,042.83/3,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.90

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