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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.06, 4,866.56 and 3,075.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.06, 4,866.56 and 3,075.54 is: 4,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.06 : 4,866.56 = 3,075.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.06/4,866.56 = 3,075.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.06x = 4,866.56 × 3,075.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.06x = 14,967,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967,299.94/3,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.32

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