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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.46, 4,708.71 and 2,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.46, 4,708.71 and 2,752.04 is: 4,113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.46 : 4,708.71 = 2,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.46/4,708.71 = 2,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.46x = 4,708.71 × 2,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.46x = 12,958,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958,520.96/3,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.22

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