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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.30, 4,811.13 and 3,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.30, 4,811.13 and 3,032.76 is: 4,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.30 : 4,811.13 = 3,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.30/4,811.13 = 3,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.30x = 4,811.13 × 3,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.30x = 14,591,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591,002.62/3,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.32

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