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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.68, 4,877.77 and 3,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.68, 4,877.77 and 3,010.44 is: 4,144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.68 : 4,877.77 = 3,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.68/4,877.77 = 3,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.68x = 4,877.77 × 3,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.68x = 14,684,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,684,233.92/3,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.95

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