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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.20, 4,724.66 and 2,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.20, 4,724.66 and 2,994.08 is: 4,490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.20 : 4,724.66 = 2,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.20/4,724.66 = 2,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.20x = 4,724.66 × 2,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.20x = 14,145,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,993.87/3,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.51

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