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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.07, 4,866.56 and 3,075.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.07, 4,866.56 and 3,075.55 is: 4,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.07 : 4,866.56 = 3,075.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.07/4,866.56 = 3,075.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.07x = 4,866.56 × 3,075.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.07x = 14,967,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967,348.61/3,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.32

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