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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.76, 4,597.30 and 2,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.76, 4,597.30 and 2,522.72 is: 3,769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.76 : 4,597.30 = 2,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.76/4,597.30 = 2,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.76x = 4,597.30 × 2,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.76x = 11,597,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,597,700.66/3,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.45

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