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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.30, 4,728.45 and 2,812.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.30, 4,728.45 and 2,812.10 is: 4,218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.30 : 4,728.45 = 2,812.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.30/4,728.45 = 2,812.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.30x = 4,728.45 × 2,812.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.30x = 13,296,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,296,874.25/3,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.15

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