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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.62, 4,712.64 and 3,037.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.62, 4,712.64 and 3,037.27 is: 4,548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.62 : 4,712.64 = 3,037.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.62/4,712.64 = 3,037.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.62x = 4,712.64 × 3,037.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.62x = 14,313,560.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,313,560.09/3,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.87

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