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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.02, 4,363.86 and 3,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.02, 4,363.86 and 3,006.28 is: 4,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.02 : 4,363.86 = 3,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.02/4,363.86 = 3,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.02x = 4,363.86 × 3,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.02x = 13,118,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,118,985.04/3,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.18

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