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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.50, 4,731.54 and 2,978.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.50, 4,731.54 and 2,978.68 is: 4,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.50 : 4,731.54 = 2,978.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.50/4,731.54 = 2,978.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.50x = 4,731.54 × 2,978.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.50x = 14,093,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,743.57/3,158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.16

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