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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.58, 4,694.85 and 2,823.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.58, 4,694.85 and 2,823.06 is: 4,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.58 : 4,694.85 = 2,823.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.58/4,694.85 = 2,823.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.58x = 4,694.85 × 2,823.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.58x = 13,253,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253,843.24/3,115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.06

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