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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.73, 4,525.31 and 2,846.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.73, 4,525.31 and 2,846.97 is: 4,248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.73 : 4,525.31 = 2,846.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.73/4,525.31 = 2,846.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.73x = 4,525.31 × 2,846.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.73x = 12,883,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,883,428.93/3,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.13

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