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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.05, 4,872.37 and 3,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.05, 4,872.37 and 3,023.75 is: 4,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.05 : 4,872.37 = 3,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.05/4,872.37 = 3,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.05x = 4,872.37 × 3,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.05x = 14,732,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,732,828.79/3,264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.67

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