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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.87, 4,710.02 and 3,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.87, 4,710.02 and 3,035.52 is: 4,546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.87 : 4,710.02 = 3,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.87/4,710.02 = 3,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.87x = 4,710.02 × 3,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.87x = 14,297,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,297,344.73/3,144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.24

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