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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.88, 4,806.41 and 3,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.88, 4,806.41 and 3,033.06 is: 4,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.88 : 4,806.41 = 3,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.88/4,806.41 = 3,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.88x = 4,806.41 × 3,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.88x = 14,578,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578,137.50/3,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.50

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