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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.69, 4,721.74 and 3,043.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.69, 4,721.74 and 3,043.34 is: 4,557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.69 : 4,721.74 = 3,043.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.69/4,721.74 = 3,043.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.69x = 4,721.74 × 3,043.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.69x = 14,369,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369,821.39/3,152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.96

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