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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.23, 4,809.73 and 3,031.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.23, 4,809.73 and 3,031.27 is: 4,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.23 : 4,809.73 = 3,031.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.23/4,809.73 = 3,031.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.23x = 4,809.73 × 3,031.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.23x = 14,579,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579,572.88/3,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.27

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