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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.38, 4,706.26 and 3,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.38, 4,706.26 and 3,033.02 is: 4,542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.38 : 4,706.26 = 3,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.38/4,706.26 = 3,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.38x = 4,706.26 × 3,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.38x = 14,274,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274,180.71/3,142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.47

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