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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.61, 4,970.37 and 3,062.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.61, 4,970.37 and 3,062.90 is: 4,577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.61 : 4,970.37 = 3,062.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.61/4,970.37 = 3,062.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.61x = 4,970.37 × 3,062.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.61x = 15,223,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,721.42/3,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.73

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