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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.02, 4,671.93 and 3,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.02, 4,671.93 and 3,027.68 is: 4,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.02 : 4,671.93 = 3,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.02/4,671.93 = 3,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.02x = 4,671.93 × 3,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.02x = 14,145,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,109.02/3,120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.66

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