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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.35, 4,726.31 and 2,962.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.35, 4,726.31 and 2,962.95 is: 4,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.35 : 4,726.31 = 2,962.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.35/4,726.31 = 2,962.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.35x = 4,726.31 × 2,962.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.35x = 14,003,805.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003,805.40/3,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.30

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