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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.52, 4,694.44 and 3,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.52, 4,694.44 and 3,001.76 is: 4,471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.52 : 4,694.44 = 3,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.52/4,694.44 = 3,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.52x = 4,694.44 × 3,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.52x = 14,091,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,582.21/3,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.36

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