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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.42, 4,690.33 and 3,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.42, 4,690.33 and 3,006.26 is: 4,478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.42 : 4,690.33 = 3,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.42/4,690.33 = 3,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.42x = 4,690.33 × 3,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.42x = 14,100,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,100,372.93/3,148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.56

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