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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.81, 4,811.36 and 3,073.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.81, 4,811.36 and 3,073.18 is: 4,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.81 : 4,811.36 = 3,073.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.81/4,811.36 = 3,073.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.81x = 4,811.36 × 3,073.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.81x = 14,786,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786,175.32/3,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.75

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