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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.06, 4,782.59 and 2,853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.06, 4,782.59 and 2,853.09 is: 4,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.06 : 4,782.59 = 2,853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.06/4,782.59 = 2,853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.06x = 4,782.59 × 2,853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.06x = 13,645,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,645,145.44/3,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.72

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