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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.28, 5,183.70 and 3,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.28, 5,183.70 and 3,112.36 is: 4,659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.28 : 5,183.70 = 3,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.28/5,183.70 = 3,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.28x = 5,183.70 × 3,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.28x = 16,133,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133,540.53/3,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.80

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