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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.78, 4,916.72 and 3,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.78, 4,916.72 and 3,023.88 is: 4,535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.78 : 4,916.72 = 3,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.78/4,916.72 = 3,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.78x = 4,916.72 × 3,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.78x = 14,867,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867,571.27/3,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.87

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