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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.56, 4,554.63 and 2,812.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.56, 4,554.63 and 2,812.86 is: 4,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.56 : 4,554.63 = 2,812.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.56/4,554.63 = 2,812.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.56x = 4,554.63 × 2,812.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.56x = 12,811,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,811,536.54/3,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.05

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