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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.50, 4,783.83 and 2,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.50, 4,783.83 and 2,976.08 is: 4,442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.50 : 4,783.83 = 2,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.50/4,783.83 = 2,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.50x = 4,783.83 × 2,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.50x = 14,237,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,237,060.79/3,204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.83

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