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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.59, 4,627.96 and 2,834.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.59, 4,627.96 and 2,834.36 is: 4,256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.59 : 4,627.96 = 2,834.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.59/4,627.96 = 2,834.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.59x = 4,627.96 × 2,834.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.59x = 13,117,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117,274.48/3,081.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.65

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