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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.44, 4,748.85 and 3,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.44, 4,748.85 and 3,030.60 is: 4,515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.44 : 4,748.85 = 3,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.44/4,748.85 = 3,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.44x = 4,748.85 × 3,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.44x = 14,391,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,864.81/3,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.18

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