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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.08, 4,562.71 and 2,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.08, 4,562.71 and 2,913.32 is: 4,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.08 : 4,562.71 = 2,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.08/4,562.71 = 2,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.08x = 4,562.71 × 2,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.08x = 13,292,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,292,634.30/3,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.05

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