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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.18, 4,754.34 and 3,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.18, 4,754.34 and 3,015.06 is: 4,520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.18 : 4,754.34 = 3,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.18/4,754.34 = 3,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.18x = 4,754.34 × 3,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.18x = 14,334,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,620.36/3,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.28

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