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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.28, 4,715.81 and 3,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.28, 4,715.81 and 3,013.24 is: 4,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.28 : 4,715.81 = 3,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.28/4,715.81 = 3,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.28x = 4,715.81 × 3,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.28x = 14,209,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209,867.32/3,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.55

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