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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.84, 4,746.93 and 3,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.84, 4,746.93 and 3,009.62 is: 4,489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.84 : 4,746.93 = 3,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.84/4,746.93 = 3,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.84x = 4,746.93 × 3,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.84x = 14,286,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,446.28/3,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.99

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