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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.08, 4,762.62 and 3,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.08, 4,762.62 and 3,006.60 is: 4,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.08 : 4,762.62 = 3,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.08/4,762.62 = 3,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.08x = 4,762.62 × 3,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.08x = 14,319,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,319,293.29/3,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.90

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