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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.28, 4,720.44 and 2,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.28, 4,720.44 and 2,995.76 is: 4,487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.28 : 4,720.44 = 2,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.28/4,720.44 = 2,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.28x = 4,720.44 × 2,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.28x = 14,141,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141,305.33/3,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.48

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