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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.50, 4,618.62 and 2,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.50, 4,618.62 and 2,562.74 is: 3,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.50 : 4,618.62 = 2,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.50/4,618.62 = 2,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.50x = 4,618.62 × 2,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.50x = 11,836,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,836,322.22/3,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.33

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