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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.18, 4,720.98 and 3,042.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.18, 4,720.98 and 3,042.83 is: 4,557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.18 : 4,720.98 = 3,042.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.18/4,720.98 = 3,042.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.18x = 4,720.98 × 3,042.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.18x = 14,365,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365,162.79/3,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.21

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