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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.08, 4,835.74 and 2,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.08, 4,835.74 and 2,706.28 is: 4,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.08 : 4,835.74 = 2,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.08/4,835.74 = 2,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.08x = 4,835.74 × 2,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.08x = 13,086,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,086,866.45/3,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.31

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