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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.19, 4,475.53 and 2,837.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.19, 4,475.53 and 2,837.42 is: 4,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.19 : 4,475.53 = 2,837.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.19/4,475.53 = 2,837.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.19x = 4,475.53 × 2,837.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.19x = 12,698,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698,958.33/3,001.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.31

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