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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.19, 4,311.68 and 3,028.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.19, 4,311.68 and 3,028.98 is: 4,149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.19 : 4,311.68 = 3,028.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.19/4,311.68 = 3,028.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.19x = 4,311.68 × 3,028.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.19x = 13,060,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,060,000.06/3,147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.74

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