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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.03, 4,566.13 and 2,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.03, 4,566.13 and 2,837.88 is: 3,912.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.03 : 4,566.13 = 2,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.03/4,566.13 = 2,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.03x = 4,566.13 × 2,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.03x = 12,958,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958,129.00/3,312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.44

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