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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.71, 4,763.34 and 3,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.71, 4,763.34 and 3,039.74 is: 4,530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.71 : 4,763.34 = 3,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.71/4,763.34 = 3,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.71x = 4,763.34 × 3,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.71x = 14,479,291.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479,291.31/3,195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.86

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