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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.56, 4,730.76 and 2,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.56, 4,730.76 and 2,062.08 is: 3,089.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.56 : 4,730.76 = 2,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.56/4,730.76 = 2,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.56x = 4,730.76 × 2,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.56x = 9,755,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755,205.58/3,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.48

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