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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.93, 4,723.60 and 3,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.93, 4,723.60 and 3,044.58 is: 4,559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.93 : 4,723.60 = 3,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.93/4,723.60 = 3,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.93x = 4,723.60 × 3,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.93x = 14,381,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,378.09/3,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.83

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