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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.32, 4,701.56 and 3,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.32, 4,701.56 and 3,023.16 is: 4,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.32 : 4,701.56 = 3,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.32/4,701.56 = 3,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.32x = 4,701.56 × 3,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.32x = 14,213,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,568.13/3,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.79

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