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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.83, 4,521.56 and 1,347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.83, 4,521.56 and 1,347.47 is: 2,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.83 : 4,521.56 = 1,347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.83/4,521.56 = 1,347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.83x = 4,521.56 × 1,347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.83x = 6,092,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092,637.11/3,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.23

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