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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.32, 4,624.98 and 1,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.32, 4,624.98 and 1,350.72 is: 2,026.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.32 : 4,624.98 = 1,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.32/4,624.98 = 1,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.32x = 4,624.98 × 1,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.32x = 6,247,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,052.99/3,082.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.74

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