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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.23, 4,786.47 and 3,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.23, 4,786.47 and 3,041.20 is: 4,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.23 : 4,786.47 = 3,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.23/4,786.47 = 3,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.23x = 4,786.47 × 3,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.23x = 14,556,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,556,612.56/3,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.52

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