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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.76, 4,838.46 and 3,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.76, 4,838.46 and 3,013.04 is: 4,154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.76 : 4,838.46 = 3,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.76/4,838.46 = 3,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.76x = 4,838.46 × 3,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.76x = 14,578,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578,473.52/3,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.88

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