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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.42, 4,630.97 and 2,776.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.42, 4,630.97 and 2,776.71 is: 4,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.42 : 4,630.97 = 2,776.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.42/4,630.97 = 2,776.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.42x = 4,630.97 × 2,776.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.42x = 12,858,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,858,885.02/3,093.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.85

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