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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.02, 4,611.56 and 2,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.02, 4,611.56 and 2,462.02 is: 3,682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.02 : 4,611.56 = 2,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.02/4,611.56 = 2,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.02x = 4,611.56 × 2,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.02x = 11,353,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,353,752.95/3,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.67

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