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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.24, 4,347.48 and 2,845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.24, 4,347.48 and 2,845.04 is: 3,923.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.24 : 4,347.48 = 2,845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.24/4,347.48 = 2,845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.24x = 4,347.48 × 2,845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.24x = 12,368,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,368,754.50/3,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.80

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