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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.78, 4,955.72 and 3,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.78, 4,955.72 and 3,032.10 is: 4,549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.78 : 4,955.72 = 3,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.78/4,955.72 = 3,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.78x = 4,955.72 × 3,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.78x = 15,026,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,026,223.45/3,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.58

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