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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.56, 4,774.34 and 2,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.56, 4,774.34 and 2,962.44 is: 4,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.56 : 4,774.34 = 2,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.56/4,774.34 = 2,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.56x = 4,774.34 × 2,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.56x = 14,143,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143,703.20/3,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.13

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