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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.08, 4,760.52 and 3,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.08, 4,760.52 and 3,016.04 is: 4,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.08 : 4,760.52 = 3,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.08/4,760.52 = 3,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.08x = 4,760.52 × 3,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.08x = 14,357,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,918.74/3,195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.76

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