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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.83, 4,534.44 and 2,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.83, 4,534.44 and 2,952.22 is: 4,437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.83 : 4,534.44 = 2,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.83/4,534.44 = 2,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.83x = 4,534.44 × 2,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.83x = 13,386,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,386,664.46/3,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.33

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