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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.79, 4,721.60 and 2,804.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.79, 4,721.60 and 2,804.82 is: 4,203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.79 : 4,721.60 = 2,804.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.79/4,721.60 = 2,804.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.79x = 4,721.60 × 2,804.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.79x = 13,243,238.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,243,238.11/3,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.15

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