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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.24, 4,774.72 and 3,012.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.24, 4,774.72 and 3,012.81 is: 4,148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.24 : 4,774.72 = 3,012.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.24/4,774.72 = 3,012.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.24x = 4,774.72 × 3,012.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.24x = 14,385,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,385,314.98/3,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.92

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