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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.04, 4,774.68 and 2,941.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.04, 4,774.68 and 2,941.48 is: 4,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.04 : 4,774.68 = 2,941.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.04/4,774.68 = 2,941.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.04x = 4,774.68 × 2,941.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.04x = 14,044,625.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044,625.73/3,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.72

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