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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.88, 4,727.82 and 3,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.88, 4,727.82 and 3,060.24 is: 4,554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.88 : 4,727.82 = 3,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.88/4,727.82 = 3,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.88x = 4,727.82 × 3,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.88x = 14,468,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468,263.88/3,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.24

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